Kick something into the long grass/into touch

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verb

To delay something or avoid dealing with it.

The government decided to kick the issue into the long grass until after the election.
Visual representation of "kick something into the long grass/into touch" - To delay something or avoid dealing with it

Often appears as...

  • kick the problem into the long grass
  • kick the proposal into the long grass

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Politically Charged

The phrase often indicates political strategy to avoid immediate controversy or backlash.

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Before the election, the controversial bill was kicked into the long grass.
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Evasive Tactic

It implies a deliberate avoidance of a topic or issue that is inconvenient or problematic.

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The CEO kicked the safety concerns into the long grass during the interview.
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Procrastination

This expression can suggest procrastination or reluctance to address the matter.

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They kicked the software upgrade into the long grass, despite the looming deadline.
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