Kick the can

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Kick the can is internet slang that refers to the act of delaying or avoiding dealing with a particular task or responsibility. It implies putting off or procrastinating something that needs to be done. It can also suggest the act of deflecting attention or responsibility onto someone else.

Examples:

1. John has been kicking the can on his assignment and now it’s due tomorrow, but he still hasn’t started working on it.

2. Sarah keeps kicking the can when it comes to taking out the trash. She always promises to do it later, leaving it for someone else to handle.

Synonyms:
kickthecan, procrastinate, delay, put off, avoid, sidestep, shirk, dodge, evade
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