busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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dead »
Unproductive.
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grind to a halt »
Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
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holding pattern »
Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.
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shake a leg »
To get busy; to get going; to be productive.
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time is money »
When a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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