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
Seema-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Jevrem-Serbian
ConchÚR-Irish, Irish Mythology
Germana-Italian, Ancient Roman
Stefanija-Macedonian
Claribel['kleəribel]