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sit there like a lemon

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To remain uselessly in a place or situation, without taking any action.

colloquial

Examples

“You can always arrange⟳ to see⟳ the boys another time or spend⟳ time with the boys as a group so you aren't leaving your mate sitting there like⟳ a lemon on her own⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

sit through sit tight sit under sit up sit up and take notice sit up with

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