Get caught holding the bag

The phrase "Get caught holding the bag" means to be left with the responsibility, blame, or consequences of a situation or wrongdoing, often unexpectedly and unfairly. It implies being left in a difficult or unfavorable position after others have escaped the consequences. The term originated from the practice of catching a thief or accomplice who is carrying stolen goods, leaving them literally "holding the bag" containing the evidence of the crime.


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