Retrasar algo o actuar despacio a propósito para evitarlo.
To delay or act slowly on purpose to avoid something.
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Siempre lo retrasa cuando toca irse. — He always drags his feet when it's time to leave.
Cuando está cansado siempre arrastra los pies. — He always drags his feet when he's tired.
¿Por qué le das largas a este proyecto? — Why are you dragging your feet about this project?
¿Otra vez vas arrastrando los pies de camino al colegio? — Are you dragging your feet again on the way to school?
No lo alargues, por favor; tenemos que terminar hoy. — Please don't drag your feet; we need to finish today.
No arrastres los pies, por favor; ¡tenemos que darnos prisa! — Please don't drag your feet; we need to hurry up!
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