fiddle away
The phrase "fiddle away" is often used to describe wasting time or resources on trivial activities.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To waste time or resources on unimportant activities.
Example
- She fiddled away the entire afternoon watching TV.
- He tends to fiddle away his money on unnecessary gadgets.
B2Music
(informal)To play a musical instrument, especially the fiddle, in a casual or aimless manner.
Example
- He enjoys fiddling away on his violin during the weekends.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fiddle away":
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