Sit on (one's) ass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sit on (one's) ass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-10 11:02

Meaning of Sit on (one's) ass

Variants:

sit on (one's) arse , sit on (one's) butt

Sit on (one's) ass informal slang verb phrase rude

Used to say that someone is not working or producing anything

Stop sitting on your ass, help me clean up!

You're not paid to sit on your ass.

I'll dimiss all those who sit on their ass and wait for quitting time.

Other phrases about:

rest/sit on your laurels

To be satisfied with past achievements and stop trying to achieve something new..

get a load off (one's) feet

To take a seat and relax

Lackadaisical
Lazy; lack of effort and spirit
Idleness is the root of all evil

When you have no work to do, you are more likely to do something harmful or evil.

perch on (something)

To remain seated or balanced atop something

Grammar and Usage of Sit on (one's) ass

Verb Forms

  • to sit on (one's) ass
  • sits on (one's) ass
  • sat on (one's) ass
  • sitting on (one's) ass

The verb "sit" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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