passed the buck
Example Sentences
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Ashley says he spoke to his travel insurance company, his airline and travel agent and "they all passed the buck."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
So I was not surprised when I originally contacted United and a spokeswoman promptly passed the buck.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2022
Let that be burned into the conscience of those in the Blackhawks organization who passed the buck and those in the NHL Players’ Assn. who didn’t follow up after Beach consulted an NHLPA-affiliated therapist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
Well, to your point, pretty much the US courts have passed the buck on this all the time.
From The Verge ● May 11, 2021
"Zippo!" says I. "Then he's passed the buck back on Nivens."
From Wilt Thou Torchy by Sewell Ford
