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Определение и Значение "pass the buck"

to pass the buck
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to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead
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What is the origin of the idiom "pass the buck" and when to use it?

The idiom "pass the buck" has its origin in American poker during the 19th century. In poker games, a marker or token called a "buck" was used to indicate the player who was the dealer. When a player did not want to assume the responsibility of dealing, they would "pass the buck" to the next player. It is commonly employed in discussions related to decision-making, accountability, and problem-solving.

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The manager frequently passes the buck to his subordinates, refusing to take responsibility for the team's failures.
She always tries to pass the buck onto others whenever a difficult decision needs to be made.
The politician's strategy is to consistently pass the buck and shift blame to other parties, avoiding accountability for their own actions.
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