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go through the motions

/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/

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/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/B2informal
  • ruДелать что-либо без энтузиазма, усилий или искреннего интереса, просто механически выполняя требуемые шаги.

To do something without enthusiasm, effort, or genuine interest, simply going through the required steps mechanically.

  1. Do something without enthusiasmB2informal

    To perform a task or routine mechanically, without genuine interest or effort.

    ruДелать что-то без энтузиазма

    • He was just going through the motions at work after his promotion was denied.
    • She went through the motions of cooking dinner, but her mind was elsewhere.
    • The team went through the motions during practice, knowing they had already won the championship.