sit about

sit 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. (to be idle)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. holgazanear
Enough sitting about; go outside with your friends!Basta de holgazanear; ¡sal con tus amigos!
b. vaguear
You're still sitting about? There are chores to be done, you know.¿Sigues vagueando? Hay tareas que hacer, sabes.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
2. (to be idle in)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. estar sentado en
I haven't the energy to do anything but sit about the house today.No tengo fuerzas para hacer nada más que estar sentado en casa hoy.
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