Korean Dictionary

How to say “Pass the Buck” in Korean

책임을 떠넘기다

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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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