Maybe this really isn't a great time to put your idea into action — because of financial or logistical constraints.
But, Kerr said, your boss may also be saying there will never be a good time for this idea: "I'm just kicking it down the field because I don't want to deal with it."
Alternatively, Kerr said, it might mean you didn't do a good job presenting the idea and you need to do a little more homework to sell your boss on its importance.