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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

sit there like a lemon en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (colloquial) To remain uselessly in a place or situation, without taking any action.
    • 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. 2009, Cathy Hopkins, Mates, Dates Guide to Life:

Forms

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sat there like a lemon Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sat there like a lemon Tense=Past lexicographic
sitting there like a lemon Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sits there like a lemon Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Synonyms

sit there like a plum