Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Lesson 106--Take one for the team


Take one for the team


 
 
This sports related idiom means to sacrifice on behalf of other people.  It isn't just for sports, but can be used in everyday situations as well.

examples


He took one for the team when he volunteered to work the weekend shifts.

To make up for her mistakes, Melissa took one for the team when she took all the blame for her mistakes and the mistakes of her co-workers.

Sometimes you have to take one for the team.

synonyms:  sacrifice

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