waste of time

/weɪst əv taɪm/
/weɪst əv taɪm/
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Definitions of waste of time
  1. noun
    the devotion of time to a useless activity
    “the waste of time could prove fatal”
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    type of:
    dissipation, waste, wastefulness
    useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
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US
/weɪst əv taɪm/
UK
/weɪst əv taɪm/
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