lie down on the job
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lie down on the job
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to neglect one's professional duties) (United States)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United States.
a. faire le minimum
My colleagues and I tend to lie down on the job when our supervisor isn't around.Mes collègues et moi avons tendance à faire le minimum quand notre supérieur n'est pas là.
b. se laisser aller dans son travail
Gareth intends to lie down on the job now that his probation period has ended.Gareth a l'intention de se laisser aller dans son travail maintenant que sa période d'essai est terminée.
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