responsibility

Idioms (6)

• on one's hands Neutral · CEFR B2
  as one's responsibility or problem to deal with
• face the music Neutral · CEFR B2
  To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
• foot the bill Neutral · CEFR B2
  To pay for something, especially something expensive.
• it takes two to tango Neutral · CEFR B2
  both parties are responsible for a situation
• the buck stops here Informal · CEFR C1
  responsibility rests with the speaker, not to be passed on
• off the hook Informal · CEFR B2
  freed from blame, responsibility, or an unpleasant obligation