Drag One's Heels (Verb)
Meaning
Postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The government has been accused of dragging its heels on implementing new environmental regulations despite growing public pressure.
- She was supposed to file her taxes last week but kept dragging her heels, hoping to avoid the tedious paperwork.
- The construction company has been dragging its heels on completing the project, blaming the weather and lack of materials for the delays.
- The student kept dragging his heels on starting his thesis, preferring to play video games and watch movies instead.
- The administration has faced criticism for dragging its heels on addressing the issue of campus safety despite the rising number of incidents.