Drag-one-s-feet Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.

I have been dragging my feet about filing my taxes.
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(idiomatic) To intentionally stall, to delay, to obstruct.

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Origin of Drag-one-s-feet

  • From walking while dragging one’s feet along the ground, either from lack of enthusiasm or to intentionally slow down movement. Compare dig in one's heels (“firmly oppose”).

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