buck passing

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Definition of buck passing in English English dictionary: Buck passing or passing the buck is the action of transferring responsibility or blame unto another person. It is also used as a strategy in power politics when the actions of one country/nation are blamed on another, providing an opportunity for war; Blame shifting; the act of absolving oneself of responsibility or concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction
passing the buck: Present participle of pass the buck
passing the buck: Buck passing or passing the buck is the action of transferring responsibility or blame unto another person. It is also used as a strategy in power politics when the actions of one country/nation are blamed on another, providing an opportunity for war
passing the buck: transferring responsibility to someone else

buck passing

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buck pass·ing

bʌk päsîng

/ˈbək ˈpasəɴɢ/ /ˈbʌk ˈpæsɪŋ/

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