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fudge the issue

fudge the issue

To dodge or avoid doing something. The phrase often has a connotation of deceit. The finance department is fudging the issue for now, but once news reaches the CEO, they will have to admit whatever they did to make these figures so impressive. I know you didn't do any of the chores I assigned you, and you can't fudge the issue any longer!
See also: fudge, issue

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ieronimus-Late Roman
NedİM-Turkish
Dione (1)dee-O-nee (English)Greek Mythology
SigrÚN-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
WisŁAwVEE-swahfPolish
Ikaia-Hawaiian
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