Foot Dragging

B1 16+

Synonyms of foot dragging

Antonyms of foot dragging

Collocations of foot dragging

slow progress
Frequency: 70 %

The project was experiencing slow progress due to constant foot dragging.

reluctance
Frequency: 60 %

His reluctance to make a decision was causing foot dragging in the decision-making process.

delay tactics
Frequency: 50 %

The opposition party employed delay tactics to cause foot dragging in passing the bill.

procrastination
Frequency: 45 %

Her procrastination led to foot dragging in completing the assignment on time.

inaction
Frequency: 40 %

The company's inaction resulted in foot dragging on implementing necessary changes.

Idiomatic Expressions for foot dragging

  • Phrase: dragging one's heels
    Meaning: to be hesitant or reluctant to do something
    Usage: The employees were dragging their heels when it came to implementing the new policy.