waste of time

noun phrase

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

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Nothing could offend her more than the suggestion that her love for turning a spark of an idea into an electric joke is a waste of time. Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 But that growth has brought new scrutiny, and now i-Ready is facing a mounting backlash from parents, students and teachers who see it as a waste of time. Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026 Just a giant waste of time and breath. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Regardless, waste of time or not, Wells at least deserves credit for taking a clear stand. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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