take the helm
overfunction
answer for
own
responsibilize
duckshove
lay something at the feet of
lay at someone's door
transposition
wash one's hands
take possession
carry the can
overinternalize
lie at someone's door
take it upon oneself
subject
shoulder
fend
step up
adopt
pass the buck
pick up
stand up on one's hind legs
take on
cop
deprive
hijack
tai chi
take the wheel
drum out
deal with
pin on
resign
hold to account
take over
usurp
assume
take control
act on
seize
mind the store
have someone in the palm of one's hand
arrogate
leave someone holding the baby
deal
reconfide
take the reins
deny
step up to the plate
hold the fort
exonerate
take upon oneself
take the rap
guide
leave someone holding the bag
lord it over
deresponsibilize
guarantee
displace
fall on one's sword