ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Rud a chur ~ (ar dhuine), to waste sth. (on, to the detriment of, s.o.).
Duine a chur ~, to mislead, misdirect, s.o.
Tá go leor le déanamh agat i bh~ is a bheith ag cur do chuid ama amú, you have plenty to do besides wasting your time.
Ag sábháil na ~e is ag cur amú na scillinge, penny wise and pound foolish.