kick into touch
The phrase "kick into touch" is commonly used in the UK and Ireland, originating from rugby but also used idiomatically to describe avoiding or dismissing issues.
Definition
C1Rugby
(technical)To kick the ball over the touchline to avoid pressure or gain territory.
Example
- The player decided to kick into touch to relieve the pressure from the opposing team.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To avoid dealing with an issue or to dismiss something.
Example
- The manager kicked the proposal into touch, saying it wasn't feasible at the moment.
- Whenever a difficult question arises, he tends to kick it into touch.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kick into touch":
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