drag one's feet
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Etymology [edit]
From walking while dragging one’s feet along the ground, either from lack of enthusiasm or to intentionally slow down movement. Compare dig in one's heels (“firmly oppose”).
Verb [edit]
- (idiomatic) To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
- I have been dragging my feet about filing my taxes.
- (idiomatic) To intentionally stall, to delay, to obstruct.
Synonyms [edit]
- (delay, stall): slow-walk
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Translations [edit]
procrastinate
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