stick a pin in it

stick a pin in it

To take a break from discussing some topic, with plans to resume the discussion later. Look, we're just going around in circles at this point. How about we just stick a pin in it and come back to it another time? I have more to say but I have to take this call, so let's stick a pin in it for now.
See also: pin, stick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put a pin in it
  • a sticking point
  • (off) on a tangent
  • (off) on a sidetrack
  • a sore point
  • go around in circles, to
  • return to (one's) muttons
  • flop account
  • IANA
  • change the subject