go through the motions (Meaning)
Wordnet
go through the motions (v)
pretend to do something by acting as if one was really doing it
Synonyms & Antonyms of go through the motions
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go through the motions Sentence Examples
- I've been going through the motions at work, feeling unmotivated and uninspired.
- The students sat through class, going through the motions of reading and taking notes without any real comprehension.
- Despite his deteriorating health, he continued to go through the motions of his daily routine.
- She painted the house, but it was evident that she was just going through the motions.
- The marriage ceremony was a hollow affair, with both parties going through the motions without any true emotion.
- I tried to cheer her up, but she was so depressed that she didn't even go through the motions of smiling.
- The musician performed on stage, but he was clearly going through the motions, his heart not in it.
- The team went through the motions of a meeting, but no real decisions were made.
- He pretended to be interested in her stories, but it was obvious that he was just going through the motions.
- I felt like an empty shell, going through the motions of life without any purpose or direction.
FAQs About the word go through the motions
pretend to do something by acting as if one was really doing it
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I've been going through the motions at work, feeling unmotivated and uninspired.
The students sat through class, going through the motions of reading and taking notes without any real comprehension.
Despite his deteriorating health, he continued to go through the motions of his daily routine.
She painted the house, but it was evident that she was just going through the motions.
