drag one's heels (Meaning)

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drag one's heels (v)

postpone doing what one should be doing

Mark was asked to speed up his work, but he continued to drag his heels on the task.
The politician was accused of dragging his heels on the issue of climate change.
She dragged her heels on deciding which university to attend, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Despite her initial resistance, she eventually agreed to help, but she still dragged her heels about it.
The company was criticized for dragging its heels in implementing new safety measures.
The bureaucracy dragged its heels on processing the application, causing a six-week delay.
The government was accused of dragging its heels on the peace negotiations, leading to a stalemate.
The organization dragged its heels on the decision to relocate its headquarters, citing financial concerns.
The athlete was accused of dragging his heels on the track, resulting in a disqualification.
The teacher dragged his heels on grading the students' papers, leading to frustration and complaints.

postpone doing what one should be doing

fall behind,linger, drag, delay,hang fire, crawl, stall, mark time, drop behind, dillydally

course, bolt, career, speed (up), rush, rocket, speed, scurry, run, race

Mark was asked to speed up his work, but he continued to drag his heels on the task.

The politician was accused of dragging his heels on the issue of climate change.

She dragged her heels on deciding which university to attend, weighing the pros and cons of each.

Despite her initial resistance, she eventually agreed to help, but she still dragged her heels about it.