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muck about

To do random unplanned work or spend time idly.
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Stop mucking about and get on with your work!

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Submitted on October 22, 2012

Additional definitions for 'muck about':

muck aboutTo do somethings with a piece of equipment when you do not understand how it works.
muck aboutTo be playful; full of fun and high spirits.
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