Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the buck stops here with me
idiom
/ðə bʌk stɒps hɪər wɪð miː/
Definition
This phrase means that the speaker takes full responsibility for decisions and actions.
Examples
- As the manager, I want you to know that the buck stops here with me.
- During the crisis, I made it clear that the buck stops here with me, so any issues would be addressed directly.
Meaning
It signifies that the person is acknowledging their role in a situation and is not passing the blame onto others.
Synonyms
- Taking responsibility
- Owning up
- Accountable
