[Idiom] PUT A PIN IN IT. - Learn When to Pause Discussions with Fun Idioms!
Put a pin in it.
Postpone discussing something.
The idiom 'Put a pin in it' is a colorful way to say 'let's delay this discussion or issue for another time.' Imagine having a balloon full of ideas and you stick a pin in it to stop it from floating away, but not popping it right now. This idiom is especially useful in meetings or conversations where an idea cannot be immediately resolved, and needs to be revisited later. It implies a pause without completely discarding the subject, ensuring that you remember to come back to it when the time is right.
Example Sentences
Let's put a pin in it for now.
Suggesting to pause or temporarily stop discussing something.
We can revisit this idea later; let's put a pin in it.
Suggesting to revisit the idea later.
He suggested putting a pin in the discussion and coming back to it next week.
Proposing to pause the discussion and continue it next week.