پاسخ به:زبان كوچه بازاري- زبان عاميانه
پنج شنبه 5 اسفند 1389 3:44 PM
couch potato
کدو تنبل
couch potato کدو تنبل
Definition: One who sits in front of the television for long periods of time,
with little or no physical activity.
یک نفر که مدام جلوی تلویزیون میشینه و هیچ کار دیگه ای نمی کنه
Example:
1) My roommate is such a couch potato -- last weekend he watched
television for 14 hours straight!
2) My husband is a couch potato. He sits in front of the TV all day long.
3) You have a huge belly because you’re a couch potato.
تو یه شکم گنده داری برای اینکه همش مثل کدو تنبل جلوی تلویزیون نشستی
4) I should be more active and less of a couch potato.
Etymology: ریشه
A 'potato' is a vegetable that just sits there, doing nothing.
Synonyms: sofa slug
A short dialog with couch potato
A: "James. We’re going to play basketball. Do you want to play?"
B: "No, I’m going to watch TV today."
A: "You did that all day yesterday. You better stop being a couch potato or you’re going to get a big fat belly."
Other Common Sentences
"Good luck trying to get his attention. He’s glued to the television
