A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Stare con le mani in mano
To sit on one's hands
Literal Translation
"To stay with one's hands in one's hands"
What it means
To sit on one's hands. Criticizes inaction or laziness. Often used to motivate someone or describe someone who is idle when action is needed.
Example in context
"Non posso stare con le mani in mano mentre tutti lavorano."
"I can't sit on my hands while everyone else is working."
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