引き延ばし

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 引き延ばし (ひきのばし) is a noun for extending a deadline or delaying a decision.
• Basic usage: 期限の引き延ばし seeks an extension, whereas 結論の引き延ばし postpones reaching a conclusion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Extension and delay
  • A deadline favors extension; a conclusion favors delay. The noun before の identifies what is being put off.