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on the long finger
In a state of postponement or procrastination. (Used especially in the phrase "put something on the long finger.") Primarily heard in Ireland. It looks like increased funding for education has been left on the long finger by the Dáil yet again.I've been meaning to send in my college applications, but I keep putting it on the long finger.