What do you usually do when you're really bored?

A natural way to answer

When I'm bored, I try to do something with my hands. I might cook, tidy a drawer, or go for a short walk. Doing a small task usually helps me pass the time and makes me feel a bit better.

Key phrases to use

• snack on — to eat small amounts of food between meals“I tend to snack on nuts in the afternoon.”
• goes away — to stop being there; to disappear“The headache finally went away.”
• pass the time — to do something so that a period of time goes by less slowly“We played cards to pass the time.”
• keep myself busy — to find things to do so you don't feel idle or low“I keep myself busy with little projects.”
• fed up — bored, annoyed, and tired of a situation“I'm fed up of waiting around.”