stand around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stand without doing anything; to do nothing productive; to waste time.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đứng mà không làm gì, không làm việc gì sản xuất,浪 phí thời gian
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Why are some people working and some are standing around?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stand around” mean?
To stand without doing anything; to do nothing productive; to waste time.
Is “stand around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.