They decided to kick the project into the long grass for now.
kick into the long grass
idiomTo postpone action on something.
Origin
disputed originAn analogy of kicking a football off the playing field so that it is out of play.
The committee realized the proposal was too controversial, so they chose to kick it into the long grass until next year.
Rather than addressing the mounting fiscal deficit immediately, the administration opted to kick the issue into the long grass, hoping to avoid a political confrontation before the election.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw the long bow
To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.
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get a kick out of
To be delighted by; to be amused by.
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go a long way
To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.