How to use "idly" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "idly" in popular movie and book plots

  • Berg and Bill sit idly by as Melissa tells Pete that China won't give up the lease to Hong Kong for at least another 50 years.  - The Pilot (Two Guys and a Girl)
  • Spider-Man idly suggests that Kraven should go and be a dentist or something.  - The Gauntlet and Grim Hunt
  • Lois, unable to stand idly by as her son terrorizes the world, decides to assassinate him.  - Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
  • Frustrated, Tony idly wishes she could speak English.  - The Lady in the Bottle
  • As a child, this seemingly harmless soul spent his time idly whittling away the hours with magically insignificant spells.  - Challenge of the Dragon
  • When he idly examines Lorelei's collar, he finds a subtle message from Lexy.  - The Dogs of Babel
  • Diana begins to chase her but recalling a promise not to cause drama or trouble sits back down and idly mentions Terry's infidelity.  - Why Did I Get Married? (play)
  • He spends his time idly playing with the neighbour's kids.  - Kaalia
  • Soon, Woo is approached by the idly rich art collector Patrick Aucoin (Joel Keller), who proposes to her; Woo becomes tempted.  - The Art of Woo
  • Audrey, a registered nurse, is idly fascinated by actor Matt Schramm, entering a contest to win a date with him.  - Thumbsucker (film)
  • Vlad and Teldra idly chat about the nature and necessity of courtesy.  - Issola
  • However, he does not act on his discovery, and lives idly in Paris for some months.  - Sentimental Education
  • Maetel tells him she had heard the entire incident with a long-range directional microphone she had been idly scanning around the area with.  - Galaxy Express 999
  • As they are sitting around, Rincewind idly twirls the Bullroarer, which soon begins to fly faster and farther than it should.  - The Last Continent
  • Regina's actions cause Alexandra to finally understand the importance of not idly watching people do evil.  - The Little Foxes
  • As he idly broadcasts on his shortwave radio, someone identifying herself as "Peewee" answers and requests a homing signal.  - Have Space Suit—Will Travel

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