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Kill time

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Colloquial Use

The phrase 'kill time' is informal and best suited for casual conversations, not formal situations.

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I'm going to kill time at the mall before meeting you for dinner.
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Neutral Tone

'Kill time' doesn't imply that the activity is fun or boring; it's neutral and depends on context.

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She killed time by reading a book on the train.
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No Urgency

Using 'kill time' suggests you're in no rush and are simply filling the gap between activities.

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He killed some time wandering around the store.
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