因循坐误
yīn​xún​zuò​wù

to ruin things by following routine

yīn​xún​zuò​wù to ruin things by following routine
  1. 因循 yīn​xún
    to follow the old routine
    To continue using established patterns or old habits without change; to carry on just as before.
  2. 坐 zuò
    because of
    (literary) because of; owing to; for the reason that
  3. 误 誤 wù
    to harm
    to harm or cause injury to; to hinder or neglect one's duties

yīn​xún​zuò​wù to procrastinate until too late
  1. 因循 yīn​xún
    to procrastinate
    To delay or put off doing something; to let time slip by through negligence or indecision.
  2. 坐 zuò
    because of
    (literary) because of; owing to; for the reason that
  3. 误 誤 wù verb
    to miss
    to miss a deadline or opportunity; to delay or be late for an appointment