1
be the fall guy for [something]
常用结构，表示代人受过。
He was the fall guy for the company's mistakes.
他成了公司错误的替罪羊。
替罪羊；替死鬼
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
替罪羊；替死鬼
a person who is blamed for something wrong that others have done
He was the fall guy for the company's mistakes.
他成了公司错误的替罪羊。
容易上当受骗的人
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
The supervisor chose Tom as the fall guy for the accounting error.
主管把汤姆选作这次会计差错的替罪羊。
When the plan failed, the others blamed Leo, making him the fall guy.
计划失败后，其他人指责利奥，让他当了替罪羊。
The real thief stayed silent and let an innocent man become the fall guy.
真正的小偷一言不发，让一个无辜的人成了替罪羊。
常用结构，表示代人受过。
He was the fall guy for the company's mistakes.
他成了公司错误的替罪羊。
主动结构，指使某人当替罪羊。
They made him the fall guy for the scandal.
他们让他当了丑闻的替罪羊。
Not this
He fall guy for the mistake.
Use this
He was the fall guy for the mistake.
学生误将'fall guy'用作动词，而它实际上是名词短语。正确的结构是'be the fall guy'，表示'成为替罪羊'。
Not this
He is a fall guy who always tricks others.
Use this
He is a fall guy who always gets tricked.
混淆了'fall guy'的含义，'fall guy'指容易受骗的人或替罪羊，而非骗人者。应使用被动含义，表示受害者。
Choose the next layer that will help you use fall guy with more confidence.
Recommended next
Missing: Collocations
Complete this area with collocations.
Includes Context & register & Memory tip
Analyze the context and learn memory tricks to remember it.
More ways to explore
Includes Synonyms & Antonyms
Expand your vocabulary with synonyms and antonyms.
Includes Word components & Thematic vocabulary
Learn how to build related words using roots, prefixes, and thematic clusters.
Includes Idioms & Cultural references
Discover idioms, slang, and famous pop culture quotes.
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
Use fall guy naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.