go through the motions
idiomPart ofmotion
go through the motions — idiom
1. to do something without real interest, effort, or belief, just because you have
1.idiom
Definition
to do something without real interest, effort, or belief, just because you have to
Example
After losing the election, Darius went through the motions of thanking his team.
The singer was exhausted and just went through the motions during the concert.