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stand around(
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)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.).
1. (to be idle)
a. quedarse ahí
Jake was just standing around doing nothing, and he didn't even offer to help that customer who came in.Jake solo se quedaba ahí sin hacer nada, y ni siquiera atendió a ese cliente que entró.
b. estar por ahí
Once you're done standing around taking pictures of yourself on your phone, maybe we could do some work?Cuando te canses de estar ahí sacando fotos de ti mismo con el celular, ¿qué te parece si trabajamos un rato?
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.).
a. andar por
Rachel was standing around the office gossiping when there was lots of work to be done.Rachel andaba por la oficina chismeando cuando había mucho trabajo que hacer.
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