Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    He tried to _______ by blaming the problem on his

    coworker, but nobody believed him.
    A Pass the buck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hit the nail on the head Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jump the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Break the ice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "pass the buck" means to shift responsibility to someone else.

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