Pabalihin (en. To send back)

/pabaˈli.hin/

Synonyms

Spending time on something pointless.

Don't waste your time, it's better to study hard than to enjoy life aimlessly.

Huwag kang pabalihin, mas mabuting mag-aral ng mabuti kaysa magpaka-ligaya nang walang dahilan.

Being distracted or sidetracked, especially with unimportant things.

You're always wasting time with your friends on the wooden street.

Palagi kang pabalihin sa kalaro mo sa kahoy na kalsada.