English Expression · Intermediate
mail it in
To deliver a performance without commitment or effort, with lackluster results
Pronunciation: say mail it in
Meaning
To deliver a performance without commitment or effort, with lackluster results.
Example
"I do think the judges mailed it in during Season 6, relative to previous years," Welton says. "Simon needs to be nastier. […]"
"I do think the judges mailed it in during Season 6, relative to previous years," Welton says. "Simon needs to be nastier. […]"
Practice tips
- Practice mail it in out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.