Example: Il a bon dos quand il s'agit de prendre la responsabilité.
Definition
"Avoir bon dos" is a French expression meaning to be an easy scapegoat or to be unfairly blamed for problems, often despite not being responsible. It describes someone who frequently takes the blame when others avoid accountability.
Translations
To make an easy scapegoat
Ser el chivo expiatorio
Als zondebok dienen
Fer de boc expiatori
Den Kopf hinhalten
Etymology
The phrase "Avoir bon dos" literally translates to 'to have a good back,' implying that a person’s back is strong enough to carry blame or burden. It originated from the idea that someone with a 'good back' can bear the weight of responsibility or blame, often unfairly. Did you know? This expression humorously suggests that some people are built for carrying others' faults!
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To make an easy scapegoat