The phrase "to phone it in" means to put in minimal effort, doing a task in a careless or unengaged way, often just to get it done without trying hard. The structure is a metaphor from older phone-in work reporting, implying remote, low-effort participation instead of active involvement. It is commonly used in work, school, and performance contexts to describe substandard effort or lack of commitment.

Определение и значение слова « phone it in» на английском языке

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