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kick the can down the road
kick the can down the road
verb
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To avoid or postpone a decision or action; to procrastinate.
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adjourn
avert
defer
delay
dilly-dally
draw out
extend
forestall
forestay
forslow
kick into the long grass
kick the can down the road
postpone
procrastinate
prolong
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