What is another word for waste time?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪst tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

There are many synonyms for the phrase "waste time" that can be used to express the same sentiment in a different way. Some alternatives include "fritter away," "squander," "dilly-dally," "idle away," "fool around," and "procrastinate." Each of these phrases might be more applicable in different scenarios, depending on the context. For example, "dilly-dally" might be more appropriate to use when referring to someone who is delaying taking action, whereas "procrastinate" might be used to describe someone who habitually leaves tasks until the last minute. Regardless of the phrasing, the underlying message is the same: it is not productive to waste time.

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Famous quotes with Waste time

  • We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves.
    George Matthew Adams
  • More than 100 people are involved in a transplant operation... and we can't waste time and resources if there is a chance the caretakers aren't up for an awesome responsibility.
    Leonard Bailey
  • There is one criticism which cannot be leveled at interparliamentary conferences but which is applicable to a great extent to peace congresses: the meetings waste time.
    Fredrik Bajer
  • Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.
    Leo Buscaglia
  • It has been my policy not to respond to each of the many canards which have been part of the campaign to discredit my investigation, nor to waste time trying to prove negatives.
    Jim Garrison

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