How is the phrase echar balones fuera translated from Spanish to English

English translation
To pass the buck
phrase

Pasar la culpa o la responsabilidad a otra persona.

To shift blame or responsibility to someone else.

Examples with “echar balones fuera”

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  • No eches balones fuera cuando algo sale mal. — Don't pass the buck when something goes wrong.

  • ¿Quién crees que va a pasarle el muerto a otro hoy? — Who do you think will pass the buck today?

  • Es hora de dejar de echar balones fuera y asumir la responsabilidad. — It's time to stop passing the buck and take responsibility.

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