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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

'idling'

Could I use the 'idle' this way? 

I was idling with my friends the whole time.

What about 'idling around'?

Thanks

PBF
  

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Hi, Both are OK. However, I think that some other verb would more commonly be used. In addition, there are often colloquial ways to say this.

— Clive

  • Hi, Both are OK.
  • However, I think that some other verb would more commonly be used.
  • In addition, there are often colloquial ways to say this.
  • eg I was hanging out with my friends.
  • Clive
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Hi,
Both are OK.

However, I think that some other verb would more commonly be used. 

In addition, there are often colloquial ways to say this. eg I was hanging out with my friends. 

Clive
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