the buck stop here / there

/ðə bˈʌk stˈɒp hˈiə ðˈeə/

/ðə bˈʌk stˈɑːp hˈɪɹ ðˈɛɹ/

[sentence]

[SENTENCE]

used to say that someone has accepted the responsibility or blame for something and will not pass it to someone else

the buck [stop] (here|there) definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "the buck stops here" and when to use it?

The idiom "the buck stops here" can be traced back to the game of poker, where a "buck" was a marker that indicated which player was the dealer. The phrase is often used in business and political contexts to indicate that a leader or manager is willing to take responsibility for the outcomes of their decisions and actions.

Examples

1. Well, the buck stops with guess who do you think coronavirus killed the city?

2. As the CEO, the buck stops here with me - I'm ultimately responsible for the success or failure of the company.

3. As the CEO, the buck stops here with me - I'm ultimately responsible for the success or failure of the company.

4. Throughout his career, he has always taken the approach that the buck stops here - he takes responsibility for his own decisions and actions.

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