arse about

arse about
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(to be idle)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. rascarse los huevos
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Quit arsing about and do your job!¡Deja de rascarte los huevos y haz tu trabajo!
b. comer mierda
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
You've been arsing about all day. Do something useful.Llevas todo el día comiendo mierda. Haz algo útil.
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