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 )

Julia Huong

2021-11-14 03:11

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.

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.

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