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词组 kick (or boot) something into touch
释义

kick (or boot) something into touch remove something from the centre of attention or activity. British informal

☞ In football and rugby, the touchlines mark the sides of the playing area, and if the ball is kicked beyond these (into touch) it is no longer in play.

2009Guardian The government has kicked into touch a decision on the future of its largest state-owned digital information business.

☞ The same idea is expressed by kick something into the long grass.

2019Observer I never saw the Cameron that was all 'steady as she goes'. He'd get frustrated with people who would kick things into the long grass.

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