“无所事事”常见的英语表达是 “have nothing to do” 或者 “be idle” 。
have nothing to do: 强调没有具体的事情可做,处于一种空闲、无所事事的状况。例如:On weekends, he often has nothing to do and just stays at home.(周末他常常无所事事,就待在家里。)
be idle: 侧重于表示人处于闲散、不工作的状态,有懒散、游手好闲的含义。例如:He was idle all day and didn't accomplish anything.(他一整天都无所事事,什么也没做成 。)