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Idiom: Mail It In

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Meanings

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mail,‎ it,‎ in.

To deliver a performance without commitment or effort, with lackluster results.

Example Sentences

1
He didn't prepare for the presentation at all and just decided to mail it in.
2
The actor seemed disinterested and just decided to mail it in during the performance.
3
She was tired of putting in effort at her job, so she started to mail it in every day.
4
The student didn't study for the test and decided to mail it in instead.
5
The comedian was not in his best form and chose to mail it in during the show.

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