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Fiddle about

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Used when describing leisure activities that lack a clear goal or purpose. SlideOn my day off, I just fiddled about with some old books.
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Implies the passage of time doing trivial tasks rather than something substantial. SlideShe fiddled about with her jewelry for hours.
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Although it refers to non-productive time, it's often not used in a negative sense. SlideWe fiddled about with the paint samples before deciding.