A2
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
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Cultural Background
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.
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Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
Meaning
To remain idle or do nothing productive.
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Don't use with boss
It is very informal and can be offensive.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह कुछ नहीं कर रहा, अँगूठा चूस रहा है।
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose
A2
Choose the best option:
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह कुछ नहीं कर रहा, अँगूठा चूस रहा है।
The idiom describes inactivity, not hard work.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can be if used in a professional setting.
Related Phrases
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खाली बैठना
synonymTo sit empty/idle
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हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठना
similarTo sit with hands on hands
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