on the long finger
on the long finger
In a state of postponement or procrastination. (Used especially in the phrase "put something on the long finger.") Primarily heard in Ireland. It looks like increased funding for education has been left on the long finger by the Dáil yet again. I've been meaning to send in my application, but I keep putting it on the long finger.
See also: finger, long, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- long finger
- give (one) the finger
- give somebody the finger
- give someone the finger
- give someone/something the finger
- give the finger
- get (one's) finger out
- get your finger out
- point at
- pull my finger