Synonyms of tarrying

Antonyms of tarrying

Collocations of tarrying

tarrying too long
Frequency: 70 %

He was criticized for tarrying too long at the meeting.

tarrying at the airport
Frequency: 60 %

We spent hours tarrying at the airport due to flight delays.

tarrying by the roadside
Frequency: 45 %

The car broke down, and they were left tarrying by the roadside.

tarrying in the sun
Frequency: 40 %

The hikers regretted tarrying in the sun without sunscreen.

Idiomatic Expressions for tarrying

  • Phrase: Tarrying over details
    Meaning: To spend too much time on minor or unimportant details
    Usage: He is always tarrying over details instead of focusing on the big picture.