- sit on one's hands
- idi sit on one's handsa) to fail to applaudb) to fail to take appropriate action
From formal English to slang. 2014.
From formal English to slang. 2014.
sit on one's hands — {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail or refuse to do anything. * /We asked Bill for help with our project, but he sat on his hands./ … Dictionary of American idioms
sit on one's hands — {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail or refuse to do anything. * /We asked Bill for help with our project, but he sat on his hands./ … Dictionary of American idioms
sit on one's hands — phrasal 1. : to withhold applause : fail to show approval or enthusiasm 2. : to fail to take expected or appropriate action : sit by * * * sit on one s hands To take no action • • • Main Entry: ↑hand * * * take no action … Useful english dictionary
sit\ on\ one's\ hands — v. phr. informal To do nothing; fail or refuse to do anything. We asked Bill for help with our project, but he sat on his hands … Словарь американских идиом
sit on one's hands — phrasal 1. to withhold applause ; fail to show approval or enthusiasm 2. to fail to take expected or appropriate action … New Collegiate Dictionary
sit on one's hands — verb To be idle when action is needed, perhaps because of fear, ignorance, complacency, indecisiveness, or dislike of the person(s) or situation … Wiktionary
sit on one's hands — remain idle, do nothing … English contemporary dictionary
on one's hands — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care or responsibility; that you must do something about. * /Mrs. Blake left her five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anything done with the children on my hands./ * /After everyone bought tickets … Dictionary of American idioms
on one's hands — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care or responsibility; that you must do something about. * /Mrs. Blake left her five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anything done with the children on my hands./ * /After everyone bought tickets … Dictionary of American idioms
on\ one's\ hands — adv or adj. phr. In your care or responsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake left her five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anything done with the children on my hands. After everyone bought tickets to the… … Словарь американских идиом