pass the buck

pass the buck

to blame someone or to make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with yourself. Parents often try to pass the buck to teachers when children misbehave in school. (sometimes + to) Bus companies are just passing the buck by saying their drivers are responsible for delays.

See also: buck, pass

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pass the buck

to make someone else responsible for something. Bus companies say their drivers are causing delays, but they are just passing the buck again.

See also: buck, pass