What is another word for passing the time?
Pronunciation: [pˈasɪŋ ðə tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA) 
"Passing the time" is a popular expression that refers to engaging in activities that help one to wait for an event or situation to pass. While this phrase is commonly used, there are several other more interesting synonyms to use such as whiling away the hours, killing time, while the clock ticks, making the minutes go by, counting down the hours, taking up time, filling empty hours, and biding one's time. Using these phrases can add variety to one's conversation, writing, or thought process and replace the overused "passing the time" with more colorful alternatives. So next time you need to express waiting for something to pass, try using one of these interesting options.
