mail it in
v. phr.— «Actors often go through the motions, mouthing the dialogue in a natural way and simply following the blocking.…This kind of acting is often referred to as “mailing it in” or “walking through it.”» —by Delia Salvi Friendly Enemies Jan. 1, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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