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Kick the Can was the name of a children's game that became popular in the 1930s.
Kick the Can down the road.
Have you found a new apartment yet?
No, I've just been paying rent at my same old place one month at a time.
You do know you have to get away from that roommate of yours, right?
You are just kicking the can down the road, Ana.
I know, Jonathan, I know.
But right now, looking for a new apartment is more stressful than she is.
To kick the can down the road means to avoid dealing with a difficult situation or making a hard decision until later.
