Fritter away

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verb

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

He frittered away his inheritance on a series of poor investments.
Visual representation of "fritter away" - To waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant

Often appears as...

  • fritter away time
  • fritter away money
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Connotation of Loss

The phrase often implies regret over losing something valuable by not using it properly.

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I frittered away my time on social media instead of studying for exams.
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Gradual Process

'Fritter away' suggests a slow, piecemeal process, not a sudden one.

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She didn't realize she was frittering away her savings with those small, frequent purchases.
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Not Always Negative

Sometimes used in a light-hearted way to describe spending time on leisure activities.

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On the weekend, I like to fritter away a few hours gardening.
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