intransitive. With for. In extended use: to provide an evaluative account of; (also) to answer for (conduct, performance of duty, etc.).

colloquial. to stand the racket: (a) to pay the amount required; (b) to hold out in the face of difficulties; (c) to face and bear the consequences…

to take the strain, in a tug of war: see quots.; figurative, to assume a burden, take a responsibility.

to take the rap: to accept responsibility and the consequent punishment for a crime, error, etc.

colloquial. Chiefly North American (originally U.S.). to carry the ball: to assume responsibility or control; to do all or most of what is required.