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buck stops here The need to act or take responsibility, that other people pass on to still other people, ultimately ends up here. (An expression made famous by U.S. President Harry Truman, about the finality of decisions a president must make. See also pass the buck.) After everyone else has avoided making the decision, I will have to do it. The buck stops here. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The buck stops here in many respects but in terms of the operations and directions, a team effort is required. Harry Truman left a famous legacy to the presidents who succeeded him: "The buck stops here. If I do all the serving, I'm responsible, the buck stops here, I can't blame anyone else. |
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