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ESLPod_1198_WE_2069 Failed Government Projects In this podcast, the phrase "to go through the motions" means to do the minimum required for something, without enthusiasm, dedication, or commitment, and without making any special effort: "After his daughter died, Jake seemed to be going through the motions of his daily life, without any real passion or joy." The phrase "to put (something) in/into motion" means to start a process or a series of events: "Once these plans are put in motion, it will be almost impossible to stop them." In a formal meeting, the phrase "to make a motion" means to propose something: "I'd like to make a motion that we delay discussion of the remaining issues until our next meeting." Finally, the phrase "to approve a motion" means to vote to accept someone's proposal.

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ESLPod 1198 to go through the motions Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_1198_WE_2069
Episode Id	ESLPod 1198
Episode Title	Failed Government Projects
Phrase	to go through the motions
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to go through the motions" means to do the minimum required for something, without enthusiasm, dedication, or commitment, and without making any special effort: "After his daughter died, Jake seemed to be going through the motions of his daily life, without any real passion or joy." The phrase "to put (something) in/into motion" means to start a process or a series of events: "Once these plans are put in motion, it will be almost impossible to stop them." In a formal meeting, the phrase "to make a motion" means to propose something: "I'd like to make a motion that we delay discussion of the remaining issues until our next meeting." Finally, the phrase "to approve a motion" means to vote to accept someone's proposal.
Topics	Government + Law

Phrase Means Motion Eslpod Government Put Make Failed