drag one's feet

phrase

variants also drag one's heels
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fall behind
Phrase
  • According to Bloomberg, delays in releasing Google's flagship AI model sparked concerns among some employees, who fear the company may fall behind OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI race.
    , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And workers who punch out mentally and go straight to enjoying their weekend may be falling behind.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Drag one's feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag%20one%27s%20feet. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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