Fiddle with
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəɫ ˈwɪð/
Fiddle with (verb)
- To adjust something slightly, often in a slow or careless way, to see if it works better.
- To spend time doing unimportant work instead of doing what you should be doing.
- To change something in a hidden or dishonest way, especially to affect results.
Examples
- She fiddled with the settings until the sound was right.
- They fiddled with the plan, making small changes to improve it.