She drags her feet when it's time to clean.
drag one's feet
idiomTo procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
Origin
disputed originFrom the idea of walking while dragging one's feet along the ground, either from lack of enthusiasm or to intentionally slow down movement. Compare dig in one's heels (“firmly oppose”).
The company is dragging its feet on hiring more staff, even though everyone is overworked.
Despite the looming deadline, the committee dragged its feet for weeks, reluctant to make the unpopular decision that would anger half its members.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.