drag one’s heels (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to take long time to do a job or move something.

Examples:

1. There are three people out there waiting for you and you are dragging your heels.
2. The government seems to be dragging its heels on passing the new legislation.
3. The kids dragged their heels when it came to getting ready for school.
4. Whenever it’s time to clean his room, he always drags his heels.
5. She dragged her heels about making the decision, fearing it might upset her family.
6. Management accused the employees of dragging their heels during the system update.
7. The team dragged their heels on the project, causing significant delays in delivery.

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Quiz; "to drag one’s heels"

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What does the idiom "to drag one’s heels" mean?

To walk quickly and confidently

To stumble while walking

To refuse to wear proper shoes

To delay or procrastinate doing something

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates someone “dragging their heels”?

Finishing homework immediately after school

Running to catch a bus

Completing a project ahead of schedule

Avoiding starting a task at work for hours

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What is a synonym for "to drag one’s heels"?

To hit the ground running

To move at a snail’s pace

To jump the gun

To give something one’s all

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Why might someone “drag their heels”?

They are eager to complete a task

They are excited about an upcoming event

They are hesitant, unmotivated, or unwilling to do something

They are physically unable to walk

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