asleep at the switch »
Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
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be left holding the baby »
To be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.
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blame Canada »
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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broad shoulders »
The ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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carry the can »
To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.
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dead to rights »
With sufficient evidence to establish responsibility definitively.
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fall on one's sword »
To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
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hold the fort »
To assume responsibility, especially in another’s absence..
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leave somebody holding the bag »
To abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.
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lone gunman »
An individual person who acts on his or her own initiative, without partners, especially one who has sole responsibility for doing something questionable, confidential, or iniquitous.
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man up »
To "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.
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mind the store »
To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.
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off the hook »
Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
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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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