Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drag-your-feet
phrase
/dræɡ jʊr fiːt/
Definition
To delay or be slow to act or make a decision.
Examples
- He’s been dragging his feet on submitting the report.
- Don’t drag your feet; we need to finalize the plans today.
- She tends to drag her feet when it comes to making decisions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘drag your feet’ means to procrastinate or to take a long time to do something that needs to be done. It often implies a certain reluctance or unwillingness to proceed.
Synonyms
- procrastinate
- hesitate
- stall
- delay
- linger
