How to Pronounce "go through the motions"
expression
GOH THROO thuh MOH-shunz
guh-OH throo thuh MOH-shunz
Definition
To do something in a mechanical or unenthusiastic way, only because it is expected, not because you care or are interested.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmoʊʃənz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈəʊʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH THROO thuh MOH-shunz
UK
guh-OH throo thuh MOH-shunz
Listen in Context
He just goes through the motions at work and doesn't care anymore.
The team went through the motions but lost the game.
If you only go through the motions, you won't learn much.
She smiled at the customers but was just going through the motions.