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fudge the issue

idiom

Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    fudge factor

    A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty.

  2. 02

    join issue

    Of two people, to argue with one another.

  3. 03

    pack fudge

    To perform anal sex.

  4. 04

    side issue

    An issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.

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