Fritter

usgb/ˈfrɪtər/
verb

To waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant.

She frittered away her day surfing internet.
Visual representation of "fritter" - To waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant

Often appears as...

  • fritter away time
  • fritter away money
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Negative Connotation

Use 'fritter away' to express disapproval about wasting resources.

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He frittered away his inheritance on pointless gadgets.
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Time and Effort

'Fritter away' often relates to misusing time or effort that could be spent better.

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I can't afford to fritter away my energy on such trivial tasks.
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Gradual Loss

The phrase 'fritter away' implies a gradual loss rather than an immediate one.

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Slowly, he frittered away the trust his friends had in him.
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