go through the motions (of doing something)
idiomPart ofmotion
go through the motions (of doing something) — idiom
1. To do something without real interest or effort, just because it is expected.
1.idiom
Definition
To do something without real interest or effort, just because it is expected.
Example
Sara went through the motions of cleaning her room, but it was still messy.
Why is Diego just going through the motions at practice today?