goof off
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /ɡuːf ɔːf/
Definition
Spend time in an unproductive or lazy way, often by avoiding work or responsibilities.
Examples
Stop goofing off and get back to your desk before the manager sees you.
They spent the whole summer goofing off at the beach instead of looking for jobs.
I cannot afford to goof off today because I have a major deadline approaching.
How to Use goof off
- goof off at [place] (prepositional phrase)
- Wasting time in a specific location. — "He loves to goof off at the park on sunny afternoons."
- goof off instead of [verb-ing] (collocation)
- Choosing to be idle rather than doing a specific task. — "She decided to goof off instead of studying for her exam."
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