119 entries under idle topic. ×

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futz around(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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hang on(verb, expression, delay, stay)
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indulge in(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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kill time(verb, expression, delay, relax)
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lead on(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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mess about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, clown)
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mess with(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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misuse(verb, pass, play, abuse, waste)
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monkey(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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monkey with(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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palter(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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play around(verb, expression, pass, play, delay)
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play with(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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sit around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, delay, stay)
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squander(verb, pass, play, abuse, waste)
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stop(verb, delay, stay, rest)
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totter(verb, delay, stay, remain)
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trifle with(expression, pass, delay, trick, confuse)
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twiddle(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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use up(expression, play, abuse, waste, trick)
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