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Drag One’S Feet

The idiom "drag one's feet" means to delay or procrastinate in doing something, or to move slowly and reluctantly. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is not taking action as quickly as they should, or is showing a lack of enthusiasm or commitment towards a task.

For example, if your boss asks you to complete a project by the end of the week, but you keep putting it off and making excuses, your boss might say, "Stop dragging your feet and get the project done!"

Similarly, if you are trying to make plans with a friend who keeps avoiding the topic or making excuses, you might say, "Why are you dragging your feet? Do you not want to hang out?"

Overall, "drag one's feet" is a common slang expression that is used to describe someone who is being slow or unenthusiastic about something.


The usage of the idiom 'Drag One’S Feet' in a sentence

• I don't want to go to the dentist, so I'm dragging my feet.

• She's been dragging her feet about getting married, even though they've been together for years.

• The company has been dragging its feet on addressing the concerns of its employees.

• We need to finish this project by the end of the week, but my partner keeps dragging his feet.

• The government is dragging its feet on implementing new environmental policies.

• After the scandal broke, the politician tried to drag his feet by avoiding interviews and public appearances.

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