Kick The Can Down The Road

Synonyms of kick the can down the road

• postpone
• delay
• procrastinate

Antonyms of kick the can down the road

• resolve
• confront
• address

Collocations of kick the can down the road

delaying tactics

Frequency: 70 %

Using delaying tactics only prolongs the inevitable.

procrastination

Frequency: 60 %

His constant procrastination led to missed deadlines.

postponing decisions

Frequency: 50 %

Postponing decisions only adds to the uncertainty.

avoiding responsibility

Frequency: 45 %

She was accused of avoiding responsibility by constantly shifting blame.

Idiomatic Expressions for kick the can down the road

• Phrase: kick the can
  Meaning: to avoid or delay making a decision or taking action on a problem
  Usage: We can't keep kicking the can on this issue, we need to address it now.