Related Clues:

• Moved furtively heading off, but didn't do anything
• Ran in place, say
• Turned over papers by the light
• Stayed in place
• Had nothing to do
• (Of engine) ticked over
• Waited at a red light, say
• Did zip
• Waited at a light, say
• (Of an engine) ran out of gear
• Kept the engine on
• Did diddly squat
• Spent time inactive
• I was the manager after days, and did very little!
• What lazy person did? One had been in front