Take the spear in one’s chest American British slang
To totally accept criticism, blame, or punishment for something.
As the core leader of the organization, Patrick has taken the spear in his chest.
I will take the spear in my chest if any problem regarding occupational safety appears during the construction.
Jenny took the spear in her chest after being accused of cooking the book.
To suffer massive losses in the process of doing something
To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially when being asked a lot of hard questions
To be left alone to think about or suffer the results of one's own actions, without any help
To submit to a punishment, a reprimand or suffer a harsh treatment.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.