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Term: Pass the buck

Part of speech: Verb, Idiomatic phrase

Sense 1:

- Definition: To avoid responsibility or accountability and pass it on to someone else.

- Example sentence: He always tries to pass the buck when something goes wrong instead of admitting his mistakes.

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Sense 2:

- Definition: To transfer a decision or problem to another person.

- Example sentence: The manager kept passing the buck to his subordinates, refusing to make any important decisions himself.

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Sense 3:

- Definition: In a game of poker, to decline the opportunity to make a bet, allowing the next player to act.

- Example sentence: James decided to pass the buck and fold his cards, leaving the betting for the next player.

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Sense 4:

- Definition: To transfer the responsibility to someone else, often in a hierarchical or organizational context.

- Example sentence: The CEO passed the buck to the regional managers to resolve the customer complaints.

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