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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Pass the buck

 

A) Pass a person by awarding a few grace marks. B) Borrow small amounts of money from your friends.
C) Offer help even without the other person asking for it. D) Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.

Answer:   D) Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.



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