Fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-14 03:11

Meaning of Fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders

Variants:

rest (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders

Fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders informal verb phrase

If something falls (squarely) on someone’s shoulders, it is the responsibility that one have to take.

When my parents passed away, taking care of the kids fell on my shoulders.

When the director is away, the management of the company falls on my shoulders.

Today is a busy day. Linda is sick, so all her work falls squarely on my shoulders.

I can't understand why all the blame fell on Jin's shoulders.

Other phrases about:

in the trust of (someone)

Being looked after or protected by someone

the ball is in somebody's court

 

It is used to tell someone that it is time for them to take action or make a decision.

be duty bound
Responsible for doing something
hand over the baton

To give someone a particular responsibility or duty

lie at somebody's door

Used to indicate the responsibility belongs to someone, normally a negative one.

Grammar and Usage of Fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders

Verb Forms

  • to fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders
  • falls (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders
  • falling (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders
  • fell (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders
  • fallen (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders

The verb "fall" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

Example:

Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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