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idle sit

nounwork

Period when work is at standstill

A spell or state when work is at a standstill and no jobs can be done.

Example in use

It's an idle sit the noo.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/EYE-dul sit/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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