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Phone it in
Criticism of poor effort or lack of engagement
Literal Meaning
To complete a task or duty using a telephone to communicate or relay information.
Actual Meaning
To do something with minimal effort, not really trying
Examples in Context

Boss: 'Don't phone it in on this one.' (Translation: Put in real effort)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Effort matters
  • 2Don't be lazy
  • 3People notice
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
mail it in
slack off
half-hearted
coast
take it easy
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