trifle away

Example Sentences

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The philosophy of society is so practical that it is not allowed, even to a young Duke, absolutely to trifle away existence.

From The Young Duke by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

"There are more cafes in Paris than one, at which to trifle away an idle hour."

From Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

She dropped her eyes, leaning a trifle away from him.

From Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain by Kinney, Margaret West

"Mr. Watt," said a friend to the father, "you ought to send that boy to school, and not let him trifle away his time at home."

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

You succeed in nothing, sir; unstable as water, you trifle away all existence.

From International Weekly Miscellany — Volume 1, No. 2, July 8, 1850 by Various