par dessus la jambe

French - English

Definition of par dessus la jambe in French English dictionary

{a} perfunctorily

superficially, carelessly, negligently; indifferently, apathetically

In a perfunctory manner, without interest, done only for the sake of being done without concern for quality

In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly

in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily

in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily"