EN · C1

By sending the questioner from one person to another, we pass the buck instead of establishing who is actually responsible for the matter.

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Odsyłając pytającego od jednej osoby do drugiej, odbijamy piłeczkę, zamiast ustalić, kto rzeczywiście odpowiada za sprawę.

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Flashcard #3169 · C1

By sending the questioner from one person to another, we pass the buck instead of establishing who is actually responsible for the matter.

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EN · C1

A figurative expression when agreeing on joint action.

  1. A

    Why is the questioner passed between people?

    Dlaczego pytający krąży między osobami?

  2. B

    By sending the questioner from one person to another, we pass the buck instead of establishing who is actually responsible for the matter.

    Odsyłając pytającego od jednej osoby do drugiej, odbijamy piłeczkę, zamiast ustalić, kto rzeczywiście odpowiada za sprawę.

  3. A

    What do you suggest doing next?

    Co proponujesz zrobić dalej?

  4. B

    Let’s name one person responsible for replying.

    Wskażmy jedną osobę odpowiedzialną za odpowiedź.

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Polish

Przenośne wyrażenie podczas uzgadniania wspólnego działania.

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English

A figurative expression when agreeing on joint action.

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German

Ein bildlicher Ausdruck beim Abstimmen eines gemeinsamen Vorgehens.

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Spanish

Una expresión figurada al acordar una actuación conjunta.

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Russian

Образное выражение при согласовании совместных действий.

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