Julia Huong
2021-10-20 11:10
Kick the tin British Australia informal verb phrase
To postpone or defer a final action, decision, or solution, generally by implementing a temporary one instead. Frequently followed by "down the road."
Instead of solving our problems, they kick the can down the road, extending them to future generations.
We've run out of time, so we can't kick the can down the road.
To contribute financially; to be obligated to pay a specific amount of money.
I always kick the tin to pay off my family's debts.
We expected him to kick the tin, but he had no interest in this project and refused to put money into it.
To pay the bill for something
To delay taking action to solve something
Something offers better value for your money.
To make a payment for something.
The verb "kick" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Originally, the 'tin' was a tin can into which money was tossed.
Do you see anything wrong?
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.
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