to pass the time
11pass the time of day — {v. phr.} To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. * /They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day./ …
12pass\ the\ time\ of\ day — v. phr. To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day …
13pass the time — Those who live near the international date line can easily pass the time …
14pass the time of day — to have a short conversation with someone about things which are not important. The old man liked to pass the time of day with his neighbours. (often + with) …
15pass the time of day — If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
16Pass the time of day — If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness …
17pass the time — verb To occupy oneself during a time interval As the train was late, we passed the time looking at our fellow passengers and making up stories about them …
18pass the time — to do something to keep busy while waiting. While she was home with a broken leg, she passed the time reading, listening to music, and writing letters …
19pass the time of day — exchange greetings or casual remarks. → time …
20pass the time of day — Spend a brief time chatting by way of greeting or politeness. Exchange greetings, passenger Incompetent member of team, organisation, etc …
