renvoyer aux calendes grecques
Pronunciation
/ʁɑ̃vwajˈe o kalˈɑ̃d ɡʁˈɛk/

Definition & Meaning of "renvoyer aux calendes grecques"in French

renvoyer aux calendes grecques
01

to postpone indefinitely, to put off forever, to keep putting something off

reporter quelque chose à une date qui n'arrivera probablement jamais 
[renvoyer] aux calendes grecques definition and meaning
Examples
Le gouvernement a renvoyé la réforme aux calendes grecques. 

The government postponed the reform indefinitely.

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