pass the time of day
寒暄、閑聊或打發(fā)時間
口語·日常寒暄
英文釋義
to engage in casual conversation or exchange pleasantries
例句
I just stopped to pass the time of day with my neighbor while walking the dog.
典故來源
源自16世紀英國，人們見面時通過談?wù)撎鞖饣蛉粘，嵤聛硐r間，逐漸成為寒暄的代名詞。