English Explanatory Dictionary

go through the motions

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To do something in a mechanical, unreflective manner, especially as a matter of routine and without commitment or enthusiasm; to perform a task perfunctorily.

Pronunciation

en-au-go through the motions.ogg

Word forms

go through the motions goes through the motions going through the motions went through the motions gone through the motions

Related words

autopilot
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