Aaron J. Waltke on Nostr: I just realized that the phrase “dilly dally” is probably derived from ...
I just realized that the phrase “dilly dally” is probably derived from “dilatory,” meaning slow to act.
Both are related to “dilation”, specifically time dilation.
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