on one's hands »
Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.
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on one's watch »
During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
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pass the buck »
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.
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step up to the plate »
To initiate action; to assume a responsibility.
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success has many fathers, failure is an orphan »
Many will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.
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take a powder »
To leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
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take off »
To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.
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take on »
To assume responsibility for.
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take over »
To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
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wash one's hands of »
To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.
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