Fiddle around

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəɫ ɝˈaʊn/

Fiddle around (verb)

  1. To spend time doing small, not very useful things, often without finishing what you planned.
  2. To keep adjusting or testing something, usually because it is not working well.
  3. To work on an idea or plan in a casual way, changing details without serious effort.

Examples

  • I fiddle around with tools instead of finishing the job.
  • She fiddles around in the garage and misses the deadline.