SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 114

SSC Stenographer - 11 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q114

What does the phrase "Pass the buck" mean?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: To evade responsibility
Explanation
• The idiom "pass the buck" means to shift the blame, fault, or responsibility for something onto another person instead of accepting it yourself.
• Example: Instead of admitting his mistake, the team leader tried to pass the buck to his junior colleagues.