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Lynda | 17:14 Wed 18th Dec 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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passing the buck
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It means to pass blame or responsibility on to someone else.
17:20 Wed 18th Dec 2002
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Cathy's explanation is absolutely correct. If you want to know why it has that meaning, click http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=1
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17:36 Wed 18th Dec 2002
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At least one US president (Roosevelt I think) had a sign on the desk; "The buck stops here".
20:11 Wed 18th Dec 2002

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