How to pronounce “kick into the long grass”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive, idiomatic) To postpone action on something.
• (transitive, idiomatic) To hide or conceal a problem in the hope that it will be overlooked.
• [Noun]
• (informal, idiomatic) An instance of kicking into the long grass.

Practice Nearby Words

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