to  pet  the cat
pet
pɛt
pet
the
ðə
dhē
cat
kæt
kāt

Определение и значение слова « pet the cat» на английском языке

to pet the cat
01

to engage in an activity or behavior that serves as a distraction or a means of avoiding addressing a more important or uncomfortable issue 

идиома
неформальное
Примеры
Stop petting the cat and focus on the presentation. 
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