| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accept blame | agree you were at fault |
| 2. | accept fault | admit you were wrong |
| 3. | accept liability | agree to legal responsibility |
| 4. | accept the burden | agree to carry the duty |
| 5. | accept the duty | agree to the obligation |
| 6. | accept the onus | take the burden of duty |
| 7. | account for | explain and answer for |
| 8. | admit fault | confess you were wrong |
| 9. | answer for | be accountable for something |
| 10. | answer personally | be personally accountable |
| 11. | answer to | be accountable to someone |
| 12. | assume command | take control and duty |
| 13. | assume liability | take on legal responsibility |
| 14. | assume responsibility | formally accept the duty |
| 15. | assume the burden | accept the duty involved |
| 16. | assume the duty | take on the obligation |
| 17. | assume the onus | take on the burden |
| 18. | be accountable | be responsible for outcomes |
| 19. | be answerable | be required to explain actions |
| 20. | be at fault | be responsible for the mistake |
| 21. | be culpable | deserve blame for wrongdoing |
| 22. | be held accountable | be judged responsible |
| 23. | be in charge | have control and responsibility |
| 24. | be liable | be legally responsible |
| 25. | be on the hook | be held responsible |
| 26. | be on you | be your responsibility |
| 27. | be responsible | have duty or accountability |
| 28. | be the one accountable | be the responsible person |
| 29. | bear responsibility | carry the duty or blame |
| 30. | bear the blame | accept blame or fault |
| 31. | bear the burden | carry the duty or blame |
| 32. | carry the blame | bear blame for something |
| 33. | carry the burden | accept the duty involved |
| 34. | carry the can | accept blame for others too |
| 35. | carry the responsibility | bear the duty involved |
| 36. | come forward | step up and admit involvement |
| 37. | confess | admit wrongdoing openly |
| 38. | cop to it | admit you did it |
| 39. | do the right thing | act responsibly and honestly |
| 40. | do your duty | fulfill your responsibility |
| 41. | explain yourself | justify your actions |
| 42. | face the consequences | accept resulting penalties |
| 43. | face the music | accept consequences for actions |
| 44. | face up | confront the truth honestly |
| 45. | fess up | confess honestly |
| 46. | front up | face responsibility directly |
| 47. | fulfill your duty | carry out your obligation |
| 48. | give an account | explain what happened |
| 49. | hold oneself accountable | accept personal accountability |
| 50. | honor your obligations | keep your responsibilities |
| 51. | lead from the front | accept duty by leading |
| 52. | make amends | repair harm you caused |
| 53. | meet your obligations | do what you are required |
| 54. | own it | openly accept your role |
| 55. | own the decision | accept the decision as yours |
| 56. | own the mistake | admit the mistake as yours |
| 57. | own the outcome | accept the result as yours |
| 58. | own the problem | accept the problem as yours |
| 59. | own up | admit fault and accept blame |
| 60. | own your part | accept your role openly |
| 61. | pay the price | accept consequences for actions |
| 62. | render an account | give an explanation formally |
| 63. | rise to the occasion | meet duty when needed |
| 64. | shoulder responsibility | accept the duty personally |
| 65. | shoulder the blame | accept blame personally |
| 66. | stand answerable | be liable to answer |
| 67. | stand behind | support and own a decision |
| 68. | stand by your actions | accept and defend what you did |
| 69. | stand responsible | be held responsible |
| 70. | step up | act when duty is needed |
| 71. | take charge | assume control and duty |
| 72. | take command | assume leadership responsibility |
| 73. | take on the burden | accept the duty involved |
| 74. | take on the duty | accept the obligation |
| 75. | take on the role | accept the responsible position |
| 76. | take onus | accept the burden of duty |
| 77. | take over | assume control and responsibility |
| 78. | take ownership | accept full responsibility |
| 79. | take the blame | accept blame for something |
| 80. | take the burden | accept the duty involved |
| 81. | take the consequences | accept the results of actions |
| 82. | take the fall | accept blame or punishment |
| 83. | take the heat | accept criticism or blame |
| 84. | take the lead | assume guiding responsibility |
| 85. | take the rap | accept blame or punishment |
| 86. | undertake the duty | accept the obligation |
| 87. | undertake the role | Accept the role and its duties |
| 88. | underwrite | Accept liability for something |
| 89. | validate | Stand behind and answer for |
| 90. | verify | Confirm and stand behind it |
| 91. | vouch for | Accept responsibility for its truth |
| 92. | wade in | Step in and deal with it |
| 93. | warrant | Guarantee and be responsible for |
| 94. | watch over | Be responsible for protecting |
| 95. | wear it | accept blame or punishment |
| 96. | wear the blame | accept blame personally |
| 97. | wear the cost | Accept the resulting loss |
| 98. | witness to | Publicly attest and answer for |
| 99. | yield an account | Provide an explanation of actions |
| 100. | yield responsibility | Accept assigned responsibility |
