not know what to do with (oneself)
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To be unable to successfully occupy or distract oneself, especially in the face of, or because of, boredom, anxiety, stress, etc. I was so nervous waiting for the doctor's call, I didn't know what to do with myself! The kids don't know what to do with themselves on rainy days like this when they can't go outside to play.