Sit about

phrase

To spend time in a lazy way doing very little or nothing.

We can't just sit about all day, we have a lot of work to do.
Visual representation of "sit about" - To spend time in a lazy way doing very little or nothing

Often appears as...

  • sit about doing nothing
  • sit about all day

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be available or unused.

There's money sitting about that could be used for important projects.
Visual representation of "sit about" - To be available or unused

Often appears as...

  • money sit about
  • resources sit about
phrase

To spend time in a lazy way doing very little or nothing.

We can't just sit about all day, we have a lot of work to do.
Visual representation of "sit about" - To spend time in a lazy way doing very little or nothing

Often appears as...

  • sit about doing nothing
  • sit about all day

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be available or unused.

There's money sitting about that could be used for important projects.
Visual representation of "sit about" - To be available or unused

Often appears as...

  • money sit about
  • resources sit about
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Visual representation of "sit about"
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation among friends or at home, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Let's not sit about chatting; we have a hike to plan!
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Negative Implication

Often implies wasted time or laziness, rather than justified relaxation.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She criticized him for just sitting about when there were chores to be done.
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Action Avoidance

May imply actively avoiding tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Action Avoidance
He can't sit about avoiding his homework forever.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation among friends or at home, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Let's not sit about chatting; we have a hike to plan!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Often implies wasted time or laziness, rather than justified relaxation.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She criticized him for just sitting about when there were chores to be done.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Action Avoidance

May imply actively avoiding tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Action Avoidance
He can't sit about avoiding his homework forever.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation among friends or at home, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Let's not sit about chatting; we have a hike to plan!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Often implies wasted time or laziness, rather than justified relaxation.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She criticized him for just sitting about when there were chores to be done.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Action Avoidance

May imply actively avoiding tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Action Avoidance
He can't sit about avoiding his homework forever.
Visual representation of the word "Sit about"

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