the buck stops here
idiomA statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct responsibility for matters, rather than pass the responsibility to higher authorities.
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bang for the buck
Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.
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break the buck
To fall below the value of one dollar per share.
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buck fever
Excitement and nervousness felt by a new hunter upon seeing game.
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buck for
To strive for persistently; to try hard to obtain (a promotion, raise, etc.).
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buck off
Of a horse or other animal, to rear up on its hind legs in order to throw off or dislodge its rider.
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buck the trend
To go against the norm or the current stand of the main population; have a differing opinion from the majority.
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buck up
Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
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buck up one's ideas
to pull one's socks up