Going through the motions
Meaning 1
doing the necessary work without thinking about it
Context 1
“First day back after the holiday, I think everyone’s just going through the motions”
Meaning 2
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Context 2
“I think we need to discuss new ways of delivering our service, I don’t want to see people just going through the motions with our clients, I need to see you problem solving for them on an individual needs basis”
Meaning 3
going through daily routine without thinking - sometimes a sign of grief
Context 3
“She’s not herself, you can see she’s just going through the motions, everyday”
