put (something) on the long finger

To delay or postpone something indefinitely or for a long time; to procrastinate. Primarily heard in Ireland. I've been meaning to send in my college applications, but I keep putting it on the long finger. Buying life insurance might not be something you want to think about, but if you're planning on starting a family, you shouldn't be putting it on the long finger.

put something on the long finger

postpone consideration of something; put something off. Irish

See also: finger, long, on, put, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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put something on the long finger
faff
faff about
faff around
fanny about
fanny around
kick (something) into the long grass
kick something into the long grass
time and tide wait for no man
time and tide wait for no one

词组	put (something) on the long finger
释义	put (something) on the long finger put (something) on the long finger To delay or postpone something indefinitely or for a long time; to procrastinate. Primarily heard in Ireland. I've been meaning to send in my college applications, but I keep putting it on the long finger. Buying life insurance might not be something you want to think about, but if you're planning on starting a family, you shouldn't be putting it on the long finger. See also: finger, long, on, put Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. put something on the long finger postpone consideration of something; put something off. Irish See also: finger, long, on, put, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: put something on the long finger faff faff about faff around fanny about fanny around kick (something) into the long grass kick something into the long grass time and tide wait for no man time and tide wait for no one
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