"too hard basket" meaning in All languages combined

See too hard basket on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: too hard baskets [plural], too-hard basket [alternative]
Etymology: By analogy with the "in" and "out" baskets used to organize paperwork. Head templates: {{en-noun}} too hard basket (plural too hard baskets)
  1. A category of items that should be done but which are avoided because they are difficult.
    Sense id: en-too_hard_basket-en-noun-uWWQFgsV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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