further down the road

further down the road

In the future. We can't solve every problem today, so we’ll deal with that one further down the road.
See also: down, further, road
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

further along/down the ˈroad

at some time in the future: There are certain to be more job losses further down the road.
See also: down, further, road
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • bounce up and down
  • come a gutser
  • chuck down
  • chuck something down
  • bucket down
  • be down to (one)
  • be down to somebody/something
  • be down to something
  • be down to (do something)
  • boogie on down
References in periodicals archive
The car was driven further down the road and then abandoned.
Arrest after car hits three
"But until somebody comes along and asks how much you're on, you're not going to get further down the road.
Clough misery
Police want to talk to anyone who may have seen the incident, the Golf stopping further down the road or a man running away.
Crash witness appeal
"But I thought 'not yet' - further down the road, maybe."
FIREWOMAN SAM
Further down the road, at Packington Crossroads, a slip road from the B4104 will enable Birmingham-bound traffic to join the A45.
Start for safety scheme on A45
I know it's not much further down the road, but where it is now, the pavement is narrow and the passing wagons nearly draw one into the road, not to mention the splashing when it rains.
Mrs J Mitchell, Birchencliffe
The attack happened after speeding O'Mahoney forced Mr Haber to swerve and both drivers stopped further down the road.
Road-rage mad dog bit off my nose
But despite reports suggesting the fracas involved people in the queue outside the nightspot, a statement from the management released yesterday said the incident occurred further down the road.
Club hits out at attack claim
There are plenty of spaces but if I had parked on double yellow's 20 yards further down the road I would not have got a fine, but would have been opposite an entry-exit opening causing problems.
Letter: Parking problems
"But I'm further down the road. I love to play my country.
Ince ready to quit his cap career
But the truth is we're further down the road to recovery than appreciated and Gordon Brown can legitimately claim vindication for the higher spending - investment the Tories would cut - that's powering the growth.
On road to recovery; VOICE OF THE voice@mirror.co.uk
Some parents just don't see the obvious dangers or are too idle to park further down the road and then walk back to the school gates with their children.
Idle drivers; COMMENT The policy of honesty. The might of right. The expediency of principle
A win will put Aitchison further down the road to earning the club a place in the Scottish Cup for the third straight year.
Football: 5-Star blow rocks Brian; SOUTH & EAST
Further down the road, a fire was also started at an empty house used by squatters.
Firebug strikes six times in a night
The cash will be spent on a pavement to link the new upmarket Moorfield Farm housing development, on Bradshaw Road, Honley, with existing pavements further down the road towards Honley village.
Cheque paves the way for a proper footpath; Builder's cash for highways