Asked to and then playing the scapegoat for someone elses problem or mistake. (Sometimes without reguard to to the consequences). This is not to be taken likely as the ramifications could be dire or legally destructive to your life.

This is a tough, normally noble thing.

For further reference please see oliver north and the iran-contra affair
"Your really gonna pull an oliver north and take the blame for his bad decision"
by Theamazinggeek February 27, 2018
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When someone tries extremely hard at a video game but cant seem to beat his friend, despite owning the game.
Jack: wow Gerald is so shit at this game, i thought he owned it......
Daniel: yeah well it seems like he just cant stop pulling an Oliver.
by Illustrious Left Testicle December 3, 2016
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