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Antonyms for carry the cancar·ry the can

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  1. face the music, carry the canverb

    accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

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  1. Anna Myers:

    There are just too many cases of good people at the United Nations being crushed when they speak up about serious problems, including sexual abuse, this is outrageous. Whistleblowers will continue to carry the can alone unless member states demand the U.N. implement 21st century protections and act on issues raised.They can start by making sure that U.N. whistleblowers are protected for reporting directly to them.

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