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fiddle about (with something)

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fiddle about (with something)

To play with or idly handle (something); to tinker (with something), especially ineptly or improperly. John, would you quit fiddling about with the engine and bring the car to a shop already? Mary, stop fiddling about with hem of your dress and sit still!

See also: fiddle