goof off
Example Sentences
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“I left Paris thinking I’m going to goof off now,” Conlon explained, having for seven of his nine Paris years retained his positions in Cologne, shuttling between two exceptionally demanding jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
For me, I felt like I needed to schedule time to goof off.
From Salon ● May 4, 2023
He was less reserved, more eager to goof off with his new friends.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2023
“You play with dreams and goof off in the yard and pretend and all that stuff,” Faneca said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2021
“Yes, ma’am. Got promoted last week. They messed up, letting me and Marlon goof off out here.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
