a political football

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

Idiom Politics

Meaning

an issue used by politicians for their own advantage

Healthcare has become a political football in the country.

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties...

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

to ask someone to marry you

to use one's authority or influence in an aggressive way

to try something without knowing the result

used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked

to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure

A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.