own
take possession
carry the can
shoulder
responsibilize
answer for
take the helm
subject
stand up on one's hind legs
take upon oneself
overfunction
take on
babysit
baby-sit
make a move
step up
step up to the plate
pass the torch
take it upon oneself
take over
fend
duckshove
deal with
play the white man
act on
sponsor
answer
impute
reckon with
take into consideration
fall on one's sword
mind the store
adopt
have it on lock
see to
take the wheel
wash one's hands
take responsibility
move in on
guarantee
lay something at the feet of
emburden
cover
take the heat
lie at someone's door
thank
charge
cop
play one's cards right