La Cucharacha-the Cockroach
The poor cockroach has been called "the most reviled creature on the face
of the earth." Nobody loves him, except, perhaps, another cockroach. Fiction,
non-fiction, and poetry are replete with derogatory references to the ubiquitous
bugs. Public health officials was quick to indict the insects as carriers of
viruses which cause yellow fever and polio. Although past evidence has been
nebulous, recent studies also show that an allergy to roaches may contribute
significantly to asthma. Little wonder, therefore, cockroach is under attack.


left holding the bag--The profligate businessman left his distraught partner
holding the bag.
(to be left to suffer the blame.)