go through the motions
US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈmoʊʃənz/
UK /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈmoʊʃənz/

1.
fare i gesti, fare qualcosa senza convinzione
to do something in a mechanical or unenthusiastic way, without genuine interest or effort
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He was just going through the motions at work after he decided to quit.
Stava solo facendo i gesti al lavoro dopo aver deciso di licenziarsi.
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She felt like she was just going through the motions in her relationship.
Si sentiva come se stesse solo facendo i gesti nella sua relazione.