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don't dilly-dally around

Dilly-Dally' Means To approach A Task Or Challenge With An Attitude Of Playfulness, Very Relaxed, Unimportant Viewpoint, 'Whatever? ? ? ?
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"We Can't Dilly-Dally Around On This One, There's Too Much At Stake!"

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