slacks off
Becomes less diligent
Slacks off means to work less hard or become lazy, especially when one should be making an effort: He always slacks off when the boss isn't around.
The phrase implies a deliberate reduction in effort rather than simple fatigue—a choice to coast rather than push through.
- slows downReduces velocity progressively
- takes it easyRemains calm, unhurried
- shirksEvades required tasks
- procrastinatesHabitually delays action
- napBrief daytime rest
couch potato · loaf · idle · kills time · neglects · drops the ball · unmotivated · irresponsible · coasts · slump · delays · malingers · postpones · checks out · disengaged · skives · inattentive · complacent
slacks offbuckles down
Begins concentrated effort
applies oneself · knuckles down · hustles · grinds · doubles down
slacks offsteps up
Increases or takes responsibility
perseveres · follows through · delivers · comes through · pulls one's weight
slacks offtightens up
Makes less loose
intensifies · ramps up · kicks into gear · locks in · heightens
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