do nothing
/ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/
noun
- A lazy or inactive person who avoids work or responsibility.
- The manager called him a do-nothing because he never finished his tasks on time.
- The group of do-nothings sat on the porch all afternoon without lifting a finger.
- She's not a do-nothing; she just needs a clear plan to get started.
adjective
- Characterized by a lack of action, effort, or productivity; lazy or inactive.
- He has a do-nothing job where he just sits at a desk all day.
- After a do-nothing weekend, she felt more tired than before.
- The committee was criticized for its do-nothing approach to the budget crisis.
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