going through the motions

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: What he said, really meant and definitely did not

What he said:

"We have not been sleeping so we don’t need a wake-up call."

Mahendra Singh Dhoni retains his sense of humour in responding to a question whether the 3-0 series scoreline is a wake-up call.

What he really meant:

“Actually, the boys are groggy from lack of sleep.IPL partying, West Indian discos and charity dinners kept them on their toes.”

What he definitely didn’t:

“Motion sickness? Oh, yes, we’re going through the motions and our fans are sick.”