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Definition |
shift the blame to someone else instead of taking it yourself |
Examples |
1) Humans with responsibility don't pass the
buck.
2) Everyone tries to pass the buck,
once the project fails. |
Etymology |
The term originated from poker games, where
a buckhorn-handled marker was used to indicate the dealer's position.
When a player didn't want to deal, they would pass the marker to the
next person, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility. |
Synonyms |
shirk duty, dodge accountability, evade
responsibility |
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