Idiom: Kick the can down the road Meaning: To delay dealing with a problem or making a decision, usually because it’s difficult or unpleasant — hoping it can be handled later. Examples: The government keeps kicking the can down the road instead of fixing the housing crisis. By postponing the meeting, they’re just kicking the can down the road again. Don’t kick the can down the road—we need to solve this now, not next month. Synonyms: procrastinate, postpone, defer, put off, delay. Like ❤️, share
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Idiom: Kick the can down the road Meaning: To delay dealing with a problem or making a decision, usually because it’s difficult or unpleasant — hoping it can be handled later. Examples: The government keeps kicking the can down the road instead of fixing the housing crisis. By postponing the meeting, they’re just kicking the can down the road again. Don’t kick the can down the road—we need to solve this now, not next month. Synonyms: procrastinate, postpone, defer, put off, delay. Like ❤️, share
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