Don't start a fresh hare while we are discussing the budget.
start a fresh hare
idiomTo divert a discussion or argument from its conclusion.
Origin
disputed originExtension of start a hare.
Just as we reached a decision, he started a fresh hare to distract everyone from the main problem.
The politician started a fresh hare during the debate, successfully shifting the audience's focus away from his previous policy failures.
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breath of fresh air
Something relieving, refreshing, or new.
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flying start
An especially good start.
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fresh legs
A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.
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fresh off the boat
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.
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fresh out of
Of someone who has recently left one stage of life to begin another.
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fresh start
A new beginning, without prejudices.
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get fresh
To flirt.
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head start
An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.