put off the evil day

put off the evil day

To procrastinate or postpone some task, activity, or event anticipated to be particularly unpleasant, arduous, or irritating. I know I need to file my taxes soon, but I just keep putting off the evil day.See also: evil, off, put

put off the evil day

BRITISHIf you put off the evil day, you try to avoid doing something unpleasant or difficult for as long as possible. I know I have to do my accounts at some point — I'm just putting off the evil day when I actually do it. Note: You can also say that someone puts off the evil hour. There was no putting off the evil hour any longer. I picked up the phone and called her.See also: evil, off, put

put off the evil day (or hour)

postpone something unpleasant for as long as possible.See also: evil, off, put