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Idiom
Informal
Meaning
A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television.
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Cultural Background
The term is deeply rooted in the American culture of cable TV and suburban living. It is widely understood and used in the UK, though 'lazybones' is also common.
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Use it playfully
Always use this in a joking way. It's not a compliment!
Meaning
A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television.
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Use it playfully
Always use this in a joking way. It's not a compliment!
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
He is a ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: couch potato
The standard idiom is 'couch potato'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which sentence is correct?
Choose
A1
He is a ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: couch potato
The standard idiom is 'couch potato'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very informal and rude.
Related Phrases
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Binge-watch
builds onWatching many episodes of a show in a row.
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