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put (something) on the long finger
put (something) on the long finger
To delay or postpone something indefinitely or for a long time; to procrastinate. Primarily heard in Ireland. I've been meaning to send in my college applications, but I keep putting it on the long finger. Buying life insurance might not be something you want to think about, but if you're planning on starting a family, you shouldn't be putting it on the long finger.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Terry (2) | | TER-ee | English |
Immanuel | | - | German, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew |
Nino (2) | | - | Ancient Near Eastern (Hellenized), Georgian |
Marzia | | MAHR-tsyah | Italian |
Alvar | | - | Swedish, Estonian |
Waleria | | vah-LER-yah | Polish |