Dillydally example sentences
dil·ly-dal·ly
verb informal
dilly-dally (verb) · dilly-dallies (third person present) · dilly-dallied (past tense) · dilly-dallied (past participle) · dilly-dallying (present participle)
- waste time through aimless wandering or indecision:
Synonyms
dally, dawdle, loiter, linger, delay, putter, trifle, temporize, stall, procrastinate, dither, hesitate, falter, vacillate, waver, fluctuate, haver, tarry, hurry"Dillydally" Example Sentences
1. Don't dillydally; we're late!2. He dillydallied around the bookstore for hours.
3. She dillydallied with her decision for weeks.
4. Stop dillydallying and get to work!
5. The dillydallying of the politicians frustrated the voters.
6. His dillydallying habit cost him the promotion.
7. We can't afford to dillydally any longer.
8. The project is already behind schedule because of their dillydallying.
9. He dillydallied, lost his nerve, and missed his chance.
10. There's no time for dillydallying now.
11. Let's not dillydally—we have a deadline.
12. Her dillydallying nature made her unreliable.
13. It's time to stop dillydallying and get serious.
14. Despite his dillydallying, he eventually finished the task.
15. The children dillydallied on the playground before heading home.
16. Avoid dillydallying if you want to achieve your goals.
17. His dillydallying caused unnecessary delays.
18. With a sigh, she finally stopped dillydallying.
19. The team’s dillydallying almost cost them the game.
20. He dillydallied so much that he almost missed the train.
21. Efficient people don't dillydally.
22. She dillydallied over which shoes to wear.
23. The dillydallying couple finally got married.
24. Don't dillydally with your studies; exams are coming.
25. No dillydallying allowed.
26. He was known for his dillydallying approach to life.
27. I need you to stop dillydallying and focus.
28. His dillydallying manner was infuriating.
29. She dillydallied, unsure of her next move.
30. The dillydallying caused a major traffic jam.
31. He dillydallied in the doorway, hesitating to enter.
32. Quit dillydallying and make a decision.
33. Let's not dillydally; time is short.
34. Despite the urge to dillydally, she pressed on.
35. His dillydallying habits need to change.
36. The report was late due to his dillydallying.
37. Dillydallying is a sign of indecision.
38. To dillydally is to waste valuable time.
39. I wish he wouldn't dillydally so much.
40. The dillydallying of the referee angered the crowd.
41. Avoid dillydallying; it's unproductive.
42. She dillydallied at the coffee shop, enjoying the atmosphere.
43. Dillydallying will only make things worse.
44. He dillydallied until the last minute to submit his assignment.
45. No more dillydallying—let's get this done.
46. His dillydallying was a major obstacle.
47. After much dillydallying, she made up her mind.
48. Dillydallying can be a symptom of procrastination.
49. Don’t dillydally; act decisively!
50. The dillydallying of the government led to public outcry.
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