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Fare il lavativo

To shirk work / to be a slacker

Literal Translation

"To act like a slacker"

What it means

To avoid work and let others do it

Example in context

"In ufficio fa sempre il lavativo — tocca agli altri finire i suoi compiti."

"At the office he's always a slacker — the others have to finish his tasks."

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