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buy time

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buy time
to postpone an event hoping that the situation will improve. You are just stalling to buy time. Maybe I can buy some time by asking the judge for a continuance.
See also: buy, time
buy time
to obtain a longer period before something happens We were quickly running out of money but managed to buy time by getting a small loan.
See also: buy, time
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Byline: NEWSBOY CAN'T BUY TIME is fancied to give Jonjo O'Neill and Tony McCoy another big Saturday prize by lifting the United House Gold Cup Handicap Chase (1.
Time is on Jonjo's side in Gold Cup by The Mirror (London, England)
The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Sri Lanka of trying to buy time and questioned the sincerity of the government's decision to investigate the allegations detailed in a US State Department report.
Sri Lanka's war-crimes probe a smokescreen: activists by AFP / AFP South Asian Edition
But to avoid that directors met with members on Tuesday night to advise them of their intention to take the club into liquidation, which would buy time and, they hope, allow them to continue to play in the second tier of English rugby.
Bees hope plan will buy club more time; BIRMINGHAM & ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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