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grow lazy
[groʊ ˈleɪzi]
verb phrase
ficar preguiçoso
1.
to gradually become lazy or lose motivation and diligence
After retirement, he began to grow lazy and stopped exercising regularly.
Após a aposentadoria, ele começou a ficar preguiçoso e parou de se exercitar regularmente.
2.
to develop a tendency toward laziness or idleness over time
The students grow lazy during the long summer break.
Os alunos ficam preguiçosos durante as longas férias de verão.
NYC Slang
get lazy, get shiftless
Synonyms
become idle
grow indolent
lose motivation
become lethargic
turn sluggish
Antonyms
become diligent
grow industrious
become motivated
grow energetic
become ambitious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar preguiçoso
most common usage
Brazil
virar preguiçoso
alternative, emphasizes transformation
Portugal
tornar-se preguiçoso
more formal alternative
Portugal
ficar indolente
more literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
grow lazy as the days go by
let oneself grow lazy
grow lazy with age
tendency to grow lazy
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