What does "the buck stops here" mean?

1. Definition (expr.) no excuses; no one else is responsible

Examples Now that school is stopping you have to focus; the buck stops here.

Examples Mary’s kids know that the buck stops with her. If she says no to something, that’s the end of it.

Examples I always do my own work and never try to pass it off to someone else. The buck stops here.

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