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Idiom: Pencil Whip

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To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.

To complete a form, record, or document without having performed the implied work or without supporting data or evidence.

Example Sentences

1
He pencil whipped his expense report to get reimbursed quickly.
2
The supervisor told the employee to pencil whip the safety inspection forms.
3
She admitted to pencil whipping the quality control procedures without actually doing them.
4
The manager asked his assistant to pencil whip the meeting minutes.
5
The politician was accused of pencil whipping the legislation without thoroughly reading it.

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