around the corner

in close proximity relative to another location; also, something that is apparent or will be realized soon

"The nice thing about living in this neighborhood is that all the amenities are right around the corner from us."

"Cheer up my friend, and don't worry...good times are just around the corner!"

snotting around

partaking in pointless or aimless activity; fooling around

"stop all this snotting around and get back to work!"

Fucking Around

Messing with someone with no intentions of being together, only for temporary satisfaction.

Nah, I don't talk to her like that, we just fucking around .

boppin' around

verb: 1. To wander or go from place to place, often aimlessly or without a goal. Typically, this is done good-naturedly and in good spirits, but results in wasted time. Essentially, it is equivalent to "doing nothing". Nothing productive, at least.

Kerstin is a real space-cadet. It's funny to watch her wasting time boppin' around.

dinking around

to goof off for long periods of time when you should be doing important things.

quit dinking around and get busy with your chores

or

i was dinking around on the internet all day and never paid the phone bill or washed the clothes

dick around

(instransitive) to waste time; to lose focus; to lack seriousness of purpose

We finished the treasure hunt while the other team was still dicking around (with the map).

Dink Around

To mess around aimlessly, without purpose, or foolishly.

I had nothing to do, so I decided to dink around on my computer