Lingaku- to putter around
- to work to no avail
Generated: This phrase describes engaging in activities that seem busy but are essentially pointless or aimless, often giving the illusion of productivity without achieving anything substantial.
He spent the whole day puttering around, doing a lot of things, but in the end, gained nothing.
Generated: This meaning conveys the sense of putting in effort or labor but without any noticeable results or benefits, leading to feelings of frustration or futility.
I worked hard for several hours, but in the end, I was just working to no avail, accomplishing nothing.