What a Carry On

Birchy | 00:53 Wed 22nd Aug 2001 | Phrases & Sayings

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Where does "carrying the can", meaning "taking the blame" come from?

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Probably because carrying the cann might be perceived as a menial task, and therefore is something done for the benefit of others.

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