kick at the can

1.
United StatesUnited KingdomGeneral Englishinformalcolloquial
- To have an attempt or turn at something; to be given an opportunity to try.
- A single chance or trial at accomplishing or attempting something (often expressed as "one kick at the can").
2.
United Statesinformalcolloquial
- Used by some speakers as a variant of "kick the can down the road": to postpone, defer, or avoid dealing with a problem.

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