dick around

東野圭吾の小説 "New Comer" を読んでいます。

'That's exactly what I mean by dicking around. The cops will get to the bottom of your mother's murder. Until then, sit tight and wait. You're an amateur, so butt out.'

"dicking around" を調べます。

・Merriam-Webster: to spend time idly or aimlessly : to waste time: You're not spending money to dick around for 12 weeks and put your nose to the desk for the last two …
・Wiktionary: To waste time on an unproductive activity.: Will you guys quit dicking around and get to work?
・Urban Dictionary: to waste time; to lose focus; to lack seriousness of purpose: We finished the treasure hunt while the other team was still dicking around (with the map).

"butt out" は4/4/2016に取り上げました。