- pass the time of day
- phrasal to exchange greetings or engage in pleasant conversation
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
pass the time of day
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pass the time of day — (with (someone)) to talk in a friendly way with someone. She often stopped to pass the time of day with her neighbors … New idioms dictionary
pass the time of day — If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness … The small dictionary of idiomes
pass the time of day — ► pass the time of day exchange greetings or casual remarks. Main Entry: ↑time … English terms dictionary
pass the time of day — phrasal : to exchange greetings or hold a friendly conversation * * * pass the time of day To exchange any ordinary greeting of civility • • • Main Entry: ↑pass pass the time of day To chat unhurriedly and casually • • • Main Entry: ↑time * * * I … Useful english dictionary
pass the time of day — {v. phr.} To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. * /They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day./ … Dictionary of American idioms
pass the time of day — {v. phr.} To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. * /They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day./ … Dictionary of American idioms
pass\ the\ time\ of\ day — v. phr. To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day … Словарь американских идиом
pass the time of day — to have a short conversation with someone about things which are not important. The old man liked to pass the time of day with his neighbours. (often + with) … New idioms dictionary
pass the time of day — If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Pass the time of day — If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness … Dictionary of English idioms
pass the time of day with someone — pass the time of day (with (someone)) to talk in a friendly way with someone. She often stopped to pass the time of day with her neighbors … New idioms dictionary
