Useless But compelling Facts - September 2008
In times of turmoil, everyone seeks to blame someone else. Especially with our financial institutions in jeopardy, everyone seems to be passing the buck. One might think the expression derives from the almighty dollar, or from a hunting expedition that forgoes any stag with insufficient points, or that someone saved from the brink, instead of “kicking the bucket” might pass the buck. Sorry, all of these are wrong. So where did the expression “passing the buck” or “the buck stops here” come from? Think you know, send your answer to me.
