responsibility
Idioms (6)
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on one's hands
CEFR B2as one's responsibility or problem to deal with
Neutral -
face the music
CEFR B2To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
Neutral -
foot the bill
CEFR B2To pay for something, especially something expensive.
Neutral -
it takes two to tango
CEFR B2both parties are responsible for a situation
Neutral -
the buck stops here
CEFR C1responsibility rests with the speaker, not to be passed on
Informal -
off the hook
CEFR B2freed from blame, responsibility, or an unpleasant obligation
Informal