drag feet/heels

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drag your feet/heels

to deal with something slowly because you do not really want to do it. He was asked why the government had dragged its feet on the question of a single European currency. (often + on) We don't want to look as if we're dragging our heels over promoting women to senior positions. (often + over)

See also: drag, feet, heel

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