Directions: The sentence contains a commonly used idiom. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom. It is bad to pass the buck to somebody.
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Directions: The sentence contains a commonly used idiom.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
It is bad to pass the buck to somebody.
- Spread an infection
- Inflict punishment
- Give high praise
- Shift responsibility
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Shift responsibility
To pass the buck is to shift responsibility or blame for something on to someone else. The idiom has nothing to do with spreading an infection, inflicting punishment or giving praise.
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