Significado
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
Ponte a prueba
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
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The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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Banco de ejercicios
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The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, it can be if used in a professional setting.
Frases relacionadas
खाली बैठना
synonymTo sit empty/idle
हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठना
similarTo sit with hands on hands