Collocations for "fidget"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "fidget" in context.
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fidget
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- never stops fidgeting
- stop fidgeting and stay still!
- [would, can] you (please) stop fidgeting
- fidgeted while she waited for [her turn, the doctor]
- was fidgeting in his [chair, desk]
- saw her fidgeting
- was fidgeting [throughout, during] the interview
- fidget and [squirm, fuss]
- the [cat, dog] was fidgeting while he tried to [put it in the crate, give it a shot]
- was fidgeting around (for no reason)
- was fidgeting with [impatience, nervousness]
- the audience started fidgeting in (their seats)
- began to fidget nervously
- fidgeted [throughout] [class, the church service]
- [constantly, always] fidgeting
- is [always] fidgeting in class