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pass the time of day

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pass the time of day (with someone)

to chat or talk informally with someone. I saw Mr. Brown in town yesterday. I stopped and passed the time of day with him. No, we didn't have a serious talk; we just passed the time of day.

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pass the time of day (with somebody)

to talk in a friendly way with someone She often stopped to pass the time of day with her neighbors.

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pass the time of day

to have a short conversation with someone about things which are not important (often + with ) The old man liked to pass the time of day with his neighbours.

See hand over the baton, come through with flying colours

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pass the time of day

To exchange greetings or engage in pleasantries.

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