pass the time of day (with somebody)
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpass the time of day (with somebody)pass the time of day (with somebody)TALK TO somebodyto talk to someone for a short time in order to be friendly → passpass the time of day (with somebody)pass the time of day (with somebody)to say hello to someone and have a short talk with them People like to pass the time of day with neighbours. → time