stand around

We can no longer stand around and say, ‘It’s not a problem.

Basically, they just stand around chain-smoking—why bother having faith in the future at this point?

Outside, a group of young African-American friends stand around talking and laughing.

Several police cars are dotted alongside the column while three or four policemen stand around on the grass watching the vehicles.

Those who stand around him while he moves on, harness the bright red steed; the lights in heaven shine forth.

The chairs, which stand around the table, will be of gold and silver, the tablecloths of silk and gold.

The rest of the players stand around in a circle and attempt to tag the bear without being tagged by the bear or his keeper.

The soil for Apricots should be rather dry; especially should the subsoil be such that no water may stand around the roots.

Why do we stand around accusing people back and forth when there's evidence if you'll only uncover it.