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buck stops here

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The buck stops here.
something that you say in order to tell someone that you will take responsibility for a situation or problem. We carry out all the safety tests in this department, so the buck stops here.
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The buck stops here in many respects but in terms of the operations and directions, a team effort is required.
For Iger, the team is key: the new Disney chief built a management ... by Holstein, William J. / Chief Executive (U.S.)
Harry Truman left a famous legacy to the presidents who succeeded him: "The buck stops here.
It's time for an apology from Bush to the world by McCloskey, Paul N. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
If I do all the serving, I'm responsible, the buck stops here, I can't blame anyone else.
The focus is on the details by Alger, Derek / Real Estate Weekly
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