kick the can down the road
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to kick the can down the road
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to keep postponing problems one must deal with

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to [kick] the can down the road definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "kick the can down the road" and when to use it?

The idiom "kick the can down the road" is believed to have originated in the United States during the mid-20th century. It draws its metaphorical meaning from the children's game of kicking a can along a road, which was a common pastime in many neighborhoods. The game involved players taking turns kicking a can and trying to keep it moving without it being caught by others.

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If they keep kicking the can down the road, they will eventually have to face the consequences.
They often kick the can down the road instead of addressing the underlying issues.
She is currently kicking the can down the road by avoiding the difficult conversation.
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They were kicking the can down the road while hoping the problem would resolve itself.
The government kicked the can down the road by postponing the decision on the controversial policy.
They often kick the can down the road instead of addressing the underlying issues.
She is currently kicking the can down the road by avoiding the difficult conversation.
If they keep kicking the can down the road, they will eventually have to face the consequences.
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