Stop messing about and get your homework done
The children were messing about in the garden
He likes to mess about with cars in his spare time
Don't mess about with the controls; you don't know what you're doing
We spent the afternoon just messing about by the river
They were messing about, pretending to be spies
He's always messing about, never taking anything seriously
The comedian's act involved a lot of physical comedy and messing about
I don't have time to mess about; I need to finish this report
She told the kids to stop messing about and come inside
Did you finish the report?
Not yet, I was a bit busy.
We can't mess about any longer, it's due today.
Stop delaying and finish your homework now
Quit procrastinating and complete your assignment