Take longer than necessary (4,4,4)

I believe the answer is:

drag ones feet

(Other definitions for drag ones feet that I've seen before include "Hang back" , "Act with reluctance" , "Be deliberately slow to act" , "Be reluctant" , "Slug" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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