while away

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to pass (time) idly and usually pleasantly

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while away Idioms  

1. Spend time idly or pleasantly, as in It was a beautiful day and we whiled away the hours in the garden. This expression is the only surviving use of the verb while, meaning “to spend time.” [First half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Any such changes in U.S. accounting rules would be a while away.

From The Wall Street Journal

I covered City against Leeds on Saturday and they got lucky, while away from home they have lost three times already.

From BBC

As luck has it, there is a gelato joint next door and so we continue his lead, sit on the terrace, people-watch and while away and enjoy lemon sorbet.

From Salon

He added, “This is a little while away from becoming commonplace.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Such is the life of a modern player, hopping from one hobby to another while away from the day job.

From BBC

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