tidy one's sock drawer verb1 •(figurative) To do, or supposedly do, a mundane and unimportant activity as an excuse to avoid something onerous or unappealing.My tax return has to be completed today, but I feel a sudden urge to tidy my sock drawer.That guy at work asked me to a party on Saturday, but I think I'm tidying my sock drawer that night. formstidied one's sock drawer · tidying one's sock drawer · tidies one's sock drawer
