twiddle one's thumbs

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Meanings:

1.
UKUSWorldwideinformal
- To remain idle or do nothing while waiting or when there is nothing to do.
2.
UKUSWorldwideinformal
- To fidget aimlessly by rotating or moving one's thumbs, often as a sign of boredom or nervousness.

Examples:

EN: Damn it, nothing to do but twiddle one's thumbs.
TE: అబ్బే ఇలా కుదరదు. . ఒక్కళ్ళ డయలాగ్స్ రికార్డు చేద్దాం అన్నారాయన.
EN: English equivalent: To twiddle one's thumbs.
HI: Hindi Equivalent: डूबते को तिनके का सहारा.

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