a political football (a political football)

Idiom Politics

Meaning

an issue used by politicians for their own advantage

un tema utilizado por los políticos para su propio beneficio (un tema utilizado por los politicos para su propio beneficio)

"Healthcare has become a political football in the country."

"La atención médica se ha convertido en un tema político en el país." (La atencion medica se ha convertido en un tema politico en el pais)

A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractic...

to believe or trust in someone or something

to be as close as family members

to encourage someone to express themselves

to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed

A true friend is the most valuable gift one can have