IdiomFood & Drink
English
Englishcouch potato
Meaning: A person who sits for long periods of time on the couch, usually eating snack foods and watching television.
Example: “Since he got the streaming subscription, my brother has become a couch potato.”
Origin: The slang expression suggests that the person has acquired the shape of a potato because of lack of exercise and eating too much unhealthy food.
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