pass the buck
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His side looked nervous with ball in hand, too willing to pass up the chance to run at the Tongans and pass the buck.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Indeed, her focus on grand jury materials controlled by the judiciary is plainly an effort to pass the buck and obscure the fact that she has some independent authority to disclose information.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2025
Not everyone was ready to let Bondi pass the buck, though.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Mr. Sanders said the judge might not let Mr. Trump and his sons pass the buck to accountants and other outside help.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
So he had decided to try and pass the buck.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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