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go through the motions

/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/

Traduction: Faire quelque chose sans enthousiasme, sans effort réel ni intérêt sincère, en se contentant d'exécuter mécaniquement les gestes ou les étapes attendus.

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/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/B2informal
  • frFaire quelque chose sans enthousiasme, sans effort réel ni intérêt sincère, en se contentant d'exécuter mécaniquement les gestes ou les étapes attendus.

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.

    frFaire les gestes sans conviction

    • 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.