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Synonyms

slack off

Idioms  

  1. Decrease in activity or intensity, as in If business ever slacks off we can go on vacation, or When the project fell behind schedule again, she thought we were slacking off. [Second half of 1800s]

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When it comes to exercise, it can be easy to slack off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

We may choose to slack off on the job because we’re burned out or dissatisfied with our working conditions.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

The snow began to slack off after the sun came up, but more is expected, and winds are forecast to pick up later Friday morning.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

It’s very easy to slack off when you’re the best player on the field every time you step out there, but he’s always grinding, trying to get better.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2023

She learned that his teammates would sometimes slack off, knowing that Kanue would step in to make up for their lack of effort.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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