手持ち無沙汰
てもちぶさた
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
Meaning
- having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
Example sentences
タバコでも吸っていないと手持ちぶさただ。
Sometimes I smoke just to give my hands something to do.