After that argument, he needed to let off some steam by hitting the gym.

He decided to shoulder the blame for the error.

It’s important to own your mistakes and learn from them.

You need to take responsibility for your actions.

He knew he was in the wrong for shouting at her.

He threw his colleague under the bus to avoid punishment.

The manager took the heat for the failed project.

They tried to lay the blame on the new employee.

He took the rap for the team’s poor performance.

His friends hung him out to dry when the teacher asked who cheated.

John is a team player who always supports his colleagues.

The local newspaper scooped the news about the mayor's resignation.

The politician's sound bite was replayed on every major news channel.

The media often puts a spin on stories to attract viewers.

The fire in the city center was a front-page story for the national newspapers.

The detective worked hard to get to the bottom of things.

He crossed the line when he insulted her in front of everyone.

I want to be open and honest with you about my feelings.

He decided it was time to come clean about his mistake.

He really knows the ropes in this field of work.

She always has a thirst for knowledge and keeps reading books.

To put it in a nutshell, we need more time to finish.

Please drop me a line when you arrive safely.

The movie was, in a word, amazing.

That name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where I heard it.

The plan just needs some fine tuning before we present it.

Let’s wipe the slate clean and begin again.

She finally owned up to breaking the vase.

Everyone slips up sometimes — don’t worry about it.

He really put his foot in his mouth when he mentioned her age.