political football
The term "political football" is often used to describe issues that are tossed around in political debates without being resolved, highlighting the strategic maneuvering of politicians.
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Definition
C1Political Discourse
(idiomatic, pejorative)An issue that is debated and passed back and forth between political groups without being resolved.
Example
- Healthcare has become a political football, with neither party willing to compromise.
- The immigration debate is often treated as a political football, rather than a serious policy issue.
C1Political Strategy
(idiomatic, pejorative)A topic that politicians use to gain an advantage rather than to find a solution.
Example
- Education reform is frequently turned into a political football during election seasons.
- Climate change has been a political football for years, with little actual progress made.
Similar
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