poke along
Lag behind others
Poke along means to move slowly and unhurriedly, often frustratingly so.
The phrase suggests dawdling or making leisurely progress when more speed might be expected: We poked along the back roads, in no hurry to get home.
A driver who pokes along holds up traffic.
The phrase can also describe gradual progress on a task: The project is poking along.
Relaxed, slow gait
- moseyWalk in no rush
- saunterRelaxed, aimless stride
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- meanderTo travel without direction
ramble · wander · drift · traipse · perambulate · take one's time · unhurried · easy pace
amble
Relaxed, slow gait
meander · ramble · wander · drift · traipse · perambulate · take one's time · unhurried · easy pace · Sunday drive
dilly-dally
Waste time idly
- lollygagIdle aimlessly, delay
- procrastinateDelay action unnecessarily
- tarryDelay one's leaving
dither · shilly-shally · putter · trifle · fritter · stall · idle · loaf · delay · temporize
crawl
Move slowly, low
shuffle · trudge · slog · lumber · waddle · toddle · shamble · stagger · drag · limp
poke alonghustle
Energetic, aggressive action
get a move on · step on it · make haste · press on · push forward