Example Sentences

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Criminal court judges are twiddling their thumbs as their dockets empty.

From Economist • Jan. 8, 2015

Assorted illustrators and authors are twiddling their thumbs at signing booths, shuffling the postcards or limited-edition prints they've brought along to autograph.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2010

Why, you are twiddling your necklace now, Myra, without knowing you are doing it, and a minute ago you were twisting your engagement ring round and round your finger.

From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita