Pass The Buck

Synonyms of pass the buck

• avoid responsibility
• scapegoat
• shift the blame

Antonyms of pass the buck

• face consequences
• take ownership
• accept responsibility

Collocations of pass the buck

pass the buck

Frequency: 80 %

Stop trying to pass the buck and take responsibility for your actions.

blame game

Frequency: 70 %

Instead of solving the issue, they started playing the blame game.

shift responsibility

Frequency: 60 %

He always tries to shift responsibility onto others.

evade accountability

Frequency: 45 %

She is known for evading accountability in difficult situations.

Idiomatic Expressions for pass the buck

• Phrase: the buck stops here
  Meaning: to take responsibility and make decisions
  Usage: As the team leader, the buck stops here when it comes to project outcomes.