Sag off

verb

To stop putting in effort or to slack off.

He started to sag off towards the end of the project.
Visual representation of "sag off" - To stop putting in effort or to slack off

Often appears as...

  • started to sag off
  • continue to sag off

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To skip or avoid, typically referring to a responsibility or duty.

He decided to sag off the last class of the day.
Visual representation of "sag off" - To skip or avoid, typically referring to a responsibility or duty

Often appears as...

  • sag off class
  • sag off work

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To stop putting in effort or to slack off.

He started to sag off towards the end of the project.
Visual representation of "sag off" - To stop putting in effort or to slack off

Often appears as...

  • started to sag off
  • continue to sag off

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To skip or avoid, typically referring to a responsibility or duty.

He decided to sag off the last class of the day.
Visual representation of "sag off" - To skip or avoid, typically referring to a responsibility or duty

Often appears as...

  • sag off class
  • sag off work

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sag off"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reducing Effort

Used to describe gradually doing less work or effort.

Illustration for Reducing Effort
I noticed you're starting to sag off on your revisions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Has a negative connotation, suggesting laziness or lack of commitment.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Don't sag off now; we're nearly finished with the project!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Warning

Avoid in formal writing or speeches; it's conversational and informal.

Illustration for Colloquial Warning
She would never sag off in the office, but at home, it's a different story.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reducing Effort

Used to describe gradually doing less work or effort.

Illustration for Reducing Effort
I noticed you're starting to sag off on your revisions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Has a negative connotation, suggesting laziness or lack of commitment.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Don't sag off now; we're nearly finished with the project!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Warning

Avoid in formal writing or speeches; it's conversational and informal.

Illustration for Colloquial Warning
She would never sag off in the office, but at home, it's a different story.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reducing Effort

Used to describe gradually doing less work or effort.

Illustration for Reducing Effort
I noticed you're starting to sag off on your revisions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Has a negative connotation, suggesting laziness or lack of commitment.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Don't sag off now; we're nearly finished with the project!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Warning

Avoid in formal writing or speeches; it's conversational and informal.

Illustration for Colloquial Warning
She would never sag off in the office, but at home, it's a different story.
Visual representation of the word "Sag off"

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