Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road
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Mar 16, 2026 Short scenes about delaying decisions and passing problems on to others. A car tale sparks the phrase's meaning and workplace examples show procrastination in action. Everyday situations like postponed repairs and paperwork illustrate how people avoid tough calls. A related expression about sidelining issues is also explored.
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Short Term Delay Often Costs More
- Delay sometimes feels cheaper in the short term but often costs you more later.
- Phil plans to “kick the can down the road” by keeping an old car fixed to avoid buying a new one, which may end up costing as much as replacement.
What Kick The Can Down The Road Means
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Everyday Examples Of Delaying Tasks
- I keep delaying household and boring tasks by avoiding them, which illustrates everyday use of the phrase.
- Examples include postponing building work, bank paperwork, and a long video call with an aunt to avoid stress or boredom.