Political-football Definition
noun
(countable, idiomatic) A contentious political issue or problem that is often debated or discussed, but that remains unresolved; an issue or problem which is avoided by authorities and handed off to others.
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(uncountable, idiomatic) Ongoing unproductive wrangling or posturing between political factions, resulting in failure to deal with an issue or problem in a decisive or appropriate way.
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Noun
Singular:
political-football
Plural:
political footballsOrigin of Political-football
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An allusion to being "kicked back and forth" by opposing politicians, like a ball.
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