a political football

political football

A problem or situation that causes an argument between different political parties, often in an attempt to gain an advantage. It didn't take too long before the issue of property taxes turned into a political football for the candidates.

a poˌlitical ˈfootball

an issue or a problem that causes argument and disagreement and that different political groups use to gain votes: It is sad that education is still being used as a political football, instead of action being taken to improve it.

词组	a political football
释义	a political football political football A problem or situation that causes an argument between different political parties, often in an attempt to gain an advantage. It didn't take too long before the issue of property taxes turned into a political football for the candidates. See also: football, political Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a poˌlitical ˈfootball an issue or a problem that causes argument and disagreement and that different political groups use to gain votes: It is sad that education is still being used as a political football, instead of action being taken to improve it. See also: football, political Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: get into an argument get into an argument about (someone or something) get into an argument about (someone or something) with (someone) get into an argument over (someone or something) get into an argument over (someone or something) with (someone) get into an argument with (someone) about (someone or something) add fuel to the fire add fuel to the fire/flames add fuel to the flame(s) add fuel to the flames
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