Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “the buck stops with someone” and its meaning is “used to describe that someone has to take responsibility for something and not try to pass it on to someone else”.
Example Sentence: Mr Modi has put the onus on state governments to clear up his mess. The buck stops with him. He should acknowledge and make amends for mistakes that have caused enormous suffering. He needs to engage with experts on how to uphold restrictions; ensure government delivery matches promises;…
This phrase is present in The Guardian article The Guardian view on Modi’s mistakes: a pandemic that is out of control and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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