To pass the buck
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
to shift responsibility to someone else
To pass the buck
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
to shift responsibility to someone else
Learning Progress
Examples
"The manager tried to pass the buck when the error was found."
"Don't pass the buck — own the mistake and fix it."
Mnemonic Trick
Buck = responsibility; passing it means shifting blame.
Cultural Context
Common business idiom for shirking responsibility.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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