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Значение идиомы pass the buck

[pass the buck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make another person decidesomething or accept a responsibility or give orders instead of doingit yourself; shift or escape responsibility or blame; put the duty orblame on someone else.

Mrs. Brown complained to the man who soldher the bad meat, but he only passed the buck and told her to see themanager.

If you break a window, do not pass the buck; admit thatyou did it.

Compare: LET GEORGE DO IT. – [buck-passer] {n. phr.} Aperson who passes the buck.

Mr. Jones was a buck-passer even athome, and tried to make his wife make all the decisions.

-[buck-passing] {n.} or {adj.}

Buck-passing clerks in stores makecustomers angry.


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  36. Значение идиомы all the way [all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. – […]...
  37. Значение идиомы sail into [sail into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength;begin hitting hard. George grabbed a stick and sailed into thedog. Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize veryhard. The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO....
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  39. Значение идиомы sleep off [sleep off] {v. phr.} To sleep until the effect of too much alcoholor drugs passes. George had too many beers last night and he is nowsleeping off the effects....
  40. An unfortunate coincidence One day Mrs. Jones went to have a talk with the minister at the local church. “Reverend,” she said, “I have a problem–my husband keeps falling asleep during your sermons. It’s very embarrassing. What should I do?” “I have an idea,” said the minister. “Take this hatpin with you. I will be able to tell […]...
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