Korean Dictionary
How to say “Pass the Buck” in Korean
책임을 떠넘기다
Chaegimeul Tteonumgida
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Usage & Context
Passing the buck means shifting responsibility to someone else. In Korean work culture, this behavior is often criticized as it undermines teamwork and accountability.
Example Sentence
실수를 했으면 책임을 떠넘기지 말고 직접 해결하세요.
If you made a mistake, do not pass the buck and resolve it yourself.
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