拖泥带水的英文：
[Literal Meaning]
trail/mud/trail/water
to trail mud and water behind

[解释]
比喻说话做事不干脆、不利落。

[Explanation]
to be messy and untidy in speaking or doing things

[例子]
你做事总是拖泥带水的，总有一天老板会解雇你的。

[Example]
You are always messy and untidy when doing things, and one day you will be fired by the boss.

[英文等价词]
messy; sloppy; slovenly

He never procrastinates, but always takes resolute measures to solve a complicated problem in an instant.
他干什么事总是快刀斩乱麻，从不拖泥带水。

The others were a soaked, bedraggled, and uncomfortable lot
其他人都浑身淋湿，拖泥带水，感到好不难受。

His words brought time to a halt and it just hart to drag itself slowly along
时间都给他的话胶着，只好拖泥带水地慢走。