English / idiom
Pass the Buck
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To shift responsibility or blame for a failure onto someone else.
In context
01
When the project deadlines collapsed, the supervisor refused to pass the buck and accepted accountability.
02
Bureaucrats often pass the buck between departments to avoid making tough choices.
Synonyms
shift blame,deflect responsibility,scapegoat
Antonyms
take responsibility,accept accountability,shoulder blame
Collocations
pass the buck to someone,try to pass the buck,refuse to pass the buck