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going through the motions

 

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Term: Going Through the Motions

Description:

"Going through the motions" refers to a state of performing an action without genuine interest, enthusiasm, or purpose. It implies that the person is mechanically completing the task without emotional involvement or true commitment.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Idiom

- Sample Sentence: She was just going through the motions at work, lacking any passion or enthusiasm for her tasks.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb Phrase

- Sample Sentence: Despite his recent heartbreak, John went through the motions of attending social events, but his heart wasn't really in it.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun Phrase

- Sample Sentence: The team's performance lacked intensity and creativity; it seemed like they were just going through the motions.

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