frittering (away) (Meaning)

frittering (away)

to spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way

She frittered away her youth on frivolous pursuits, neglecting her education and career.
The company fritters away millions of dollars annually on unnecessary expenses that could be invested in growth.
Instead of focusing on his studies, he frittered away his time playing video games and scrolling through social media.
The politician frittered away his election campaign by making empty promises and failing to connect with voters.
The athlete frittered away his talent by neglecting his training and succumbing to distractions.
The government fritters away taxpayers' money on wasteful projects that do not benefit the public.
The organization frittered away its resources on ineffective initiatives, leading to its eventual collapse.
Rather than saving for the future, she frittered away her income on impulsive purchases.
The couple frittered away their marriage by neglecting their relationship and allowing resentment to build.
The opportunity to invest wisely frittered away as he hesitated and missed the market's rise.

to spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way

losing, trifling (away), throwing away,spending, running through,wasting, blowing, making ducks and drakes of, lavishing, squandering

protecting, preserving,conserving, economizing, laying up,saving,skimping, hoarding, scrimping

She frittered away her youth on frivolous pursuits, neglecting her education and career.

The company fritters away millions of dollars annually on unnecessary expenses that could be invested in growth.

Instead of focusing on his studies, he frittered away his time playing video games and scrolling through social media.

The politician frittered away his election campaign by making empty promises and failing to connect with voters.