“Kick the can down the road”

Definition

To delay dealing with a problem.

Examples

Examples

“The committee kicked the can down the road again.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Kick the can down the road" mean?
"Kick the can down the road" means to delay dealing with a problem..
How do you use "Kick the can down the road" in a sentence?
Example: "The committee kicked the can down the road again."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Kick the can down the road"?
Откладывать решение проблемы. / Հետաձգել խնդրի լուծումը։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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