goldbricking

• Substantiv, das das Drücken vor Arbeit, Pflichten oder Verantwortung bezeichnet, oft durch Vortäuschen von Beschäftigung oder Krankheit.

A noun referring to the act of evading work, duty, or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or ill.

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1. Shirking workC1informalamerican

   The act of avoiding assigned tasks or responsibilities, often by pretending to be busy or ill.

   Drückebergerei

   • His goldbricking was obvious to everyone in the office.
   • The manager warned the team about goldbricking during the project.
   • Goldbricking can lead to serious consequences in a professional environment.

   Synonymegoofing offidlingloafingmalingeringshirkingslackingsoldiering

   Antonymeapplicationassiduityconscientiousnessdiligenceindustry

• Sich vor Aufgaben oder Verantwortung drücken, oft indem man Krankheit vortäuscht oder Arbeit vermeidet; ursprünglich ein Substantiv für einen Betrüger oder etwas Wertloses.

A verb meaning to shirk one's duties or responsibilities, often by pretending to be ill or by avoiding work; originally a noun for a swindler or a worthless item.

1. Shirk or avoid dutiesC1informalamerican

   To avoid one's assigned responsibilities or work, often by pretending to be busy or ill.

   Sich vor der Arbeit drücken

   • He was always goldbricking when there was a difficult task.
   • The manager caught him goldbricking instead of finishing the report.
   • She goldbricked her way through the project, leaving others to do the work.

   Synonymedodgeevadeidleloafmalingershirkskiveslackslack offtruant

   Antonymeapplylaborslogtoilwork

2. Cheat or swindleC1informalamerican

   To deprive someone of something through deceit or fraud.

   Betrügen oder Schwindeln

   • The con artist goldbricked the elderly couple out of their savings.
   • He goldbricked his way into the company by lying about his credentials.
   • They goldbricked investors with promises of huge returns.

   Synonymebilkcheatcondefraudfleecegullhoodwinkrookswindle