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drag one`s feet/heels What does drag one`s feet/heels mean?	to act slowly or reluctantly	The man has been dragging his feet about whether or not to take the job.
drag one`s feet/heels What does drag one`s feet/heels mean?	to act slowly or reluctantly	Our company is dragging their feet in making a decision to hire new workers.
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Drag One`s Feet/heels Idiom