Kill time

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To do something to make a period of time pass more quickly when you have nothing to do.

He's just killing time, waiting for his flight.
Visual representation of "kill time" - To do something to make a period of time pass more quickly when you have nothing to do.

Often appears as...

  • killing time until...
  • just killing time

Usage tips

Colloquial

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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.
Visual representation of the word "Kill time"

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