How to pronounce “pass the buck”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic, informal) To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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