dick around

verb

1. To waste time on an unproductive activity.

   “Near-synonym: jerk around”

   “Will you guys quit dicking around and get to work?”

2. To mistreat (someone); to take advantage of; to swindle; to blow off.

   “Dude, don't let them dick you around like that!”

   “Is it really as complex as they claim or are they just dicking us around?”