Meaning of 'Go through the motions'
What does the saying 'Go through the motions' mean?
Idiom: Go through the motions
Meaning:
When you go through the motions, you do something like an everyday routine and without any feelings whatsoever.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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