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dooryard sitter

Phrase

Meaning
A Vermont expression for someone watching instead of helping.
Type
Phrase
Used in
Burlington, Vermont
Source: Hello Burlington

What does “dooryard sitter” mean

A dooryard sitter is the person standing around the yard while work is happening, more spectator than helper. In Vermont usage it has that dry rural scold built in: stop leaning there and pitch in.

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