idiom
go through the motions
GOH throo the MOH-shunz
ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈmoʊʃənzListen
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Syllable breakdown
gothroughthemotions
Dictionary meaning
to perform a task mechanically and without genuine engagement or enthusiasm; to do what is expected outwardly while feeling no real motivation or interest; to fulfill the form of an activity without any of its spirit
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