waste of time

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waste of time (plural wastes of time)

  1. A pointless or unproductive task.
    Asking him for money is a waste of time: he won't give you any.
    • 1983 April 12, R.E.M. (lyrics and music), “Sitting Still”, in Murmur:
      Sit and try for the big kill.
      A waste of time, sitting still.

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