Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-drag-your-feet
idiom
/tə ˈdræɡ jər fiːt/
Definition
To delay or procrastinate in taking action or making a decision.
Examples
- She was supposed to submit her report last week, but she’s been dragging her feet on it.
- Don’t drag your feet on this project; we need to meet the deadline.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone is taking their time and not acting promptly, often to the point of being seen as unmotivated or hesitant.
Synonyms
- procrastinate
- stall
- dawdle
- hesitate
- delay
