idiot box

ریشه

Coined in the mid-20th century as a derogatory term for television, suggesting that it 'dumbs down' its viewers.

مثال

• He spends hours in front of the idiot box every day.
• Turn off that idiot box and go outside.
• The idiot box is his best friend.

ترکیب‌های رایج

watch the idiot box turn on/off the idiot box sit in front of the idiot box