while away the time

idiomPart ofwhile away

while away the time — idiom

1. to fill a period of waiting or free time with a relaxed activity, often because

1.慣用語
釋義

to fill a period of waiting or free time with a relaxed activity, often because you have nothing else to do or are waiting for something

例句

Bao whiled away the time between flights by browsing the airport bookshop.

With no urgent tasks, Sahil whiled away the time watching boats pass by the harbour.