asleep at the wheel vs remiss

asleep at the wheel

adj
  • Synonym of asleep at the switch 

remiss

adj
  • Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow. 

  • At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations. 

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