責めを負う
to bear the responsibility―assume the responsibility
to get through one's duty (in a perfunctory manner)
to lay the blame on the right shoulder―put the saddle on the right horse
to make a person take responsibility upon him/herself
I will answer for my crime with my life.
to acquit one of responsibility―release one from responsibility
The fault lies with the authorities
flee from responsibility
to bear the responsibility―assume the responsibility
to bear the responsibility―assume the responsibility―take the responsibility upon one's shoulders―hold oneself responsible (for the consequences)