twiddle

Example Sentences

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"I could either twiddle my thumbs or I could do something to help people and open," he said.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023

“Don’t wear a necklace if you’re tempted to twiddle it,” advised the paper.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2020

Michael Connelly’s detective is never one to twiddle thumbs, of course.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2019

"I believe it would be my statutory right to just sit here and twiddle my thumbs while you all ask questions," he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2019

When he heard her coming, he would lay aside his work, lean back, and twiddle his thumbs.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham