potter about

Phrasal Verb British ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal
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Meaning: To do small tasks leisurely

悠闲地做些小事
Hacer cosillas tranquilamente
のんびり細々としたことをする
느긋하게 이것저것 하다

To occupy oneself with minor activities.

做些无关紧要的小事来打发时间。
Entretenerse con actividades menores.
ちょっとした作業でのんびり過ごすこと。
소소한 일들을 하며 여유롭게 시간을 보내다.
Base verb: potter
Particle: about
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. She potters about in the garden.
    她在花园里悠闲地忙活着
    Anda trasteando por el jardín
    彼女は庭でのんびり作業している
    그녀는 정원에서 느긋하게 일하고 있다
  2. He pottered about the house.
    他在家里东忙西忙
    Anduvo trasteando por la casa
    彼は家の中でぶらぶら過ごした
    그는 집 안에서 어슬렁거리며 시간을 보냈다
  3. I like to potter about on weekends.
    我周末喜欢慢悠悠地做些小事
    Me gusta trastear los fines de semana
    週末はのんびりいろいろするのが好きだ
    주말에는 느긋하게 이것저것 하는 게 좋다

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: leisurely, relaxed, British

Tone: gentle

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  • Potter about
    慢悠悠地忙活
    Trastear
    のんびり過ごす
    빈둥빈둥 시간 보내다

Origin & History

British expression for leisurely activity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Older

Social background: Universal

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