asleep at the wheel

 

asleep at the wheel

= someone is not focused or attentive to their responsibilities, which can result in mistakes or problems

The fatal accident could have been avoided if the bus driver hadn’t been asleep at the wheel.

如果巴士司機沒有在駕駛時睡著的話，這件致命事故本可以避免。

The company’s drop in sales indicated that they had been asleep at the wheel, neglecting market trends.

公司銷售額下滑表明他們疏於職守，忽視了市場趨勢。

Her grades began to slip, and her parents worried that she was asleep at the wheel when it came to her studies.

的成績開始下滑，父母擔心她在學業上掉以輕心。

His friends warned him that he was asleep at the wheel about his health, encouraging him to seek a check-up.

他的朋友們警告他對健康問題掉以輕心，鼓勵他去檢查一下。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "asleep at the wheel":

Synonyms

Negligent

Unattentive

Distracted

Inattentive

Careless 

Antonyms

Attentive

Vigilant

Aware

Focused

Responsible

Alert

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What does the phrase "asleep at the wheel" imply when used to describe someone's behavior in a professional context?

A) Performing tasks competently and diligently

B) Being unaware or negligent in responsibilities

C) Taking a well-deserved break during a busy day

D) Actively engaging in problem-solving and leadership