pass the time of day
Make small talk
To pass the time of day is to exchange casual greetings or small talk with someone, usually briefly: We stopped to pass the time of day with the neighbors.
The phrase suggests pleasant but superficial conversation—acknowledging someone without deep engagement.
- greetAcknowledge upon meeting
- say helloVerbally acknowledge someone
- good morningDaytime greeting phrase
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- chatInformal verbal exchange
pleasantries · conversation · neighborliness · meet · social bonding · courtesy · small talk · chit-chat · shoot the breeze · community spirit · socialize · talk · mingle · banter · politeness · idling · engage · afternoon
pass the time of daybare one's soul
Reveal innermost feelings
have it out · pour one's heart out · get down to brass tacks · get into it · debate
pass the time of daygive the cold shoulder
snub · cut someone dead · ignore · shun · brush off
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