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Take One for the Team

Take One for the Team

April 15, 2018 • No Comments •
Take One for the Team

What does the idiom “take one for the team” mean?

Definition: Agree to have a negative experience for the greater good of the organization

Example: OK, you can all go home, and I’ll work late. I’m going to take one for the team.

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