noun
leaving everything to someone else
Describes a situation where one person leaves a task or responsibility entirely to another, often with a nuance of neglect or over-reliance. Frequently used with ~にする or in phrases like 任せっぱなしにする.
See also: まかせっきり
彼に仕事を任せっぱなしにするのはよくない。
It's not good to leave all the work to him.
子供に家事を任せっぱなしにしている。
I'm leaving all the housework to the kids.