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goof off

goof off (goof off)

Phrasal-verb Behavior

Signification

to waste time instead of working or studying

perdre du temps au lieu de travailler ou étudier (perdre du temps au lieu de travailler ou etudier)

Phrases d'exemple

"If you goof off all semester, you’ll regret it during finals."

"Si tu perds ton temps pendant tout le semestre, tu le regretteras pendant les examens finals." (si tu perds ton temps pendant tout le semestre, tu le regretteras pendant les examens finals)

Expressions Connexes

break open

to release repressed emotions or feelings

go after

to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone

settle upon

to decide on something after considering different options

believe in

to have confidence in someone or something

allow for

to consider possible factors when planning something

wind up

to finish or close work for the day