an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
вопрос, который постоянно обсуждается и используется для политической выгоды (vopros, kotoryy postoyanno obsuzhdayetsya i ispol'zuyetsya dlya politicheskoy vygody)
"The issue of immigration has become a political football, with both parties using it to score points."
"Вопрос иммиграции стал политическим футболом, обе стороны используют его для набора очков." (Vopros immigratsii stal **politicheskim futbolom**, obe storony ispol'zuyut ego dlya nabora ochkov.)
to start working hard, especially after delaying
to tell an obvious and bold lie
to feel very happy and healthy
always busy or active; traveling a lot
The more you practice, the better you become.
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possess...
