waste of time

noun phrase

: a bad use of time
The lecture was a complete waste of time.

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Collaboration gets pegged as: a waste of time (pulls people away from focused, individual work) a way to get slow people up to speed at the expense of fast people fluffy and touchy-feely The brain science tells a different story. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The president has dismissed calls for Duterte's impeachment as a waste of time, while her opponents argue for accountability and the rule of law. Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Your nerves are actually a waste of time and energy and resources and everything. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 In the present day, Sofia quickly realizes that maintaining her good-girl persona is a waste of time. Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waste of time 

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“Waste of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20of%20time. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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