How to Pronounce "kick into the long grass"
expression
KIK IN-too thuh LAWNG GRASS
KIK IN-tuh thuh LONG GRAHSS
Definition
To intentionally delay dealing with an issue or decision, with the hope that it will be forgotten or is no longer urgent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɡɹæs
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ɡɹˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK IN-too thuh LAWNG GRASS
UK
KIK IN-tuh thuh LONG GRAHSS
Listen in Context
The committee decided to kick the issue into the long grass instead of solving it.
Many governments kick difficult decisions into the long grass to avoid criticism.
They promised action but quickly kicked it into the long grass.
Whenever there's a tough question, the boss just kicks it into the long grass and hopes we forget.