B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
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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