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Fiddle about with

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Informal Speech

Used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

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While waiting for their turn, they fiddled about with their phones.
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Procrastination

Indicates putting off important tasks by doing trivial activities instead.

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Jake fiddled about with his pen instead of writing his essay.
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Time-Wasting

Suggests an unproductive use of time that could be spent more wisely.

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She fiddled about with her notes but learned nothing new.
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