Signification
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
Teste-toi
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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Banque d exercices
1 exercicesChoose the best option:
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it can be if used in a professional setting.
Expressions liées
खाली बैठना
synonymTo sit empty/idle
हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठना
similarTo sit with hands on hands