pass the time of day (with somebody)1 TALK TO somebodyto talk to someone for a short time in order to be friendly (与某人)寒暄 → pass the time of day (with somebody) at pass1(4)
2 to say hello to someone and have a short talk with them (与某人)打招呼,(与某人)寒暄 People like to pass the time of day with neighbours. 人们喜欢和邻居寒暄。
→ pass the time of day (with somebody) at time1(40)