English Expression · Intermediate
waste of time
A pointless or unproductive task
Pronunciation: say waste of time
Meaning
A pointless or unproductive task.
Example
Asking him for money is a waste of time: he won't give you any.
Asking him for money is a waste of time: he won't give you any.
Practice tips
- Practice waste of time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.