only to kill time

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only to kill time
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. solo para pasar el rato
I wasn't looking to buy anything. I went into the story only to kill time.No pensaba comprar nada. Entré a la tienda solo para pasar el rato.
b. para pasar el rato solo
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Paula wasn't the least bit interested in the celebrity gossip magazine. She picked it up only to kill time.Paula no estaba interesada en la revista del corazón en lo más mínimo. La cogió para pasar el rato solo.
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