المعنى
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
خلفية ثقافية
Commonly used by parents to children or teachers to students to encourage focus. Used in casual office banter to tease colleagues who are taking long breaks.
Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
المعنى
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
اختبر نفسك
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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بنك التمارين
1 تمارينChoose the best option:
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
1 أسئلةYes, it can be if used in a professional setting.
عبارات ذات صلة
खाली बैठना
synonymTo sit empty/idle
हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठना
similarTo sit with hands on hands