Meaning of 'Pass the buck'
What does the saying 'Pass the buck' mean?
Idiom: Pass the buck
Meaning:
If you pass the buck, you avoid taking responsibility by saying that someone else is responsible.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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