Put off the evil hour verb phrase
“Put off the evil day” is also used to convey the same meaning.
To delay or postpone doing something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible
I know tomorrow is the deadline for the report but I just put off the evil hour.
The director will request you to do so sooner or later. You're just putting the evil day.
To delay taking action to solve something
1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type
2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would
The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.