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the buck stops here

the buck stops here

/ðə ˌbʌk ˌstɒps ˈhɪər/

🏛️ Historical Phrases

ultimate responsibility rests with me

the buck stops here in a sentence

“As CEO, the buck stops here.”

Origin of the buck stops here

Sign on Harry Truman's desk, from poker's passing the buck

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a declaration of solidarity with those under threat

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a call to remove barriers to freedom

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a vow of total, unyielding resistance

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a callous dismissal of others' suffering by the privileged

blood, toil, tears and sweat

the full measure of human sacrifice and effort

the iron curtain

a barrier to information and free movement

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