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go through the motions

/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/

Tradução: Fazer algo sem entusiasmo, esforço ou interesse sincero, apenas cumprindo mecanicamente as etapas exigidas; agir no automático, sem envolvimento real.

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/ɡəʊ θruː ðə ˈməʊʃənz/B2informal
  • ptFazer algo sem entusiasmo, esforço ou interesse sincero, apenas cumprindo mecanicamente as etapas exigidas; agir no automático, sem envolvimento real.

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.

    ptFazer algo sem entusiasmo

    • 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.