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Question 118

English Vocabulary Easy

<p><strong>Choose the phrasal verb that means,&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&#39;To spend time doing unimportant things instead of doing necessary things&#39;.</p>

(A) fake out
(B) faff about
(C) fade out
(D) fall apart
✓ Correct Answer: Option B Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

"Faff about" (informal British) means to waste time doing unimportant things instead of what needs to be done.

Answer: (B) faff about

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