Meaning of the word "go through the motions" in English

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go through the motions

US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈmoʊʃənz/
UK /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈmoʊʃənz/
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Idiom

1.

to do something in a mechanical or unenthusiastic way, without genuine interest or effort

Example:
He was just going through the motions at work after he decided to quit.
She felt like she was just going through the motions in her relationship.
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