foot-dragging
or foot·drag·ging
[foo t-drag-ing]
- reluctance or failure to proceed or act promptly.
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Origin of foot-dragging
First recorded in 1945–50; from the verb phrase drag one's feet
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Examples from the Web for foot-dragging
Contemporary Examples
In his new book, Duty, Defense Secretary Robert Gates recounts the years of foot-dragging by the aging relics at the Pentagon.
Foot-dragging only makes it look like you have something to hide.
Health-care reform has many opponents: barking Blue Dogs, foot-dragging Republicans, right-wing media ideologues.
Historical Examples
Jason forced himself into a foot-dragging rush and met Kerk halfway to the ship.
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