How is the word тянуть время translated from Russian to English

English translation
Dragging heels
phrase

Умышленно затягивать или действовать медленно, избегая выполнения чего-либо.

To delay or act slowly on purpose, avoiding doing something.

Examples with “тянуть время”

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  • Она затягивает с этим проектом. — She is dragging her heels on that project.

  • Ты затягиваешь с этой важной задачей? — Are you dragging your heels on this important task?

  • Пожалуйста, прекрати тянуть время и закончи это. — Please stop dragging your heels and finish it.

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