dial it in
The phrase "dial it in" can refer to both achieving optimal performance through fine-tuning and performing a task with minimal effort, depending on the context.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To adjust or fine-tune something to reach the best possible performance.
Example
- The guitarist took a few moments to dial it in before the concert started.
B2General
(informal, negative)To perform a task with minimal effort or enthusiasm.
Example
- He dialed it in at work today, barely meeting the minimum requirements.
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