a political football



a political football

a problem that politicians from different parties argue about and try to use in order to get an advantage for themselves We don't want the immigration issue to become a political football.
See also: football, political

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Preston['prestən]
Carmichael[ka:'maikl]
Aithne-Irish
Snorre-Norwegian
EnlilEN-lilNear Eastern Mythology
Kelebek-Turkish