Dawdle along In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dawdle along", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-06-01 05:06

Meaning of Dawdle along

Synonyms:

amble along

Dawdle along verb phrase

To move in a slow and unconcerned manner

I spent the whole afternoon dawdling along the beach.

When I'm in a hurry, I find it really annoying to get stuck behind a group of people who are just dawdling along.

When I dawdled along the river bank last night, I saw a man commiting suicide by jumping off the bridge into the river.

Other phrases about:

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

Make a Beeline for (someone, something)

To head to something or someone quickly and directly.

tear round

To quickly and recklessly go or move round somewhere

to make tracks

To quickly leave a place to go to somewhere else

Grammar and Usage of Dawdle along

Verb Forms

  • dawdled along
  • dawdles along
  • dawdling along

The verb "dawdle" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Dawdle along

This phrase dates from 1656.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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