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UK//juː dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə bi: ə bʌm//US//ju dɪˈsaɪdəd tə bi ə bʌm//

Meaning of You decided to be a bum

To choose a lifestyle of idleness and not working.

In simple words: You chose to be lazy or not work.

You decided to be a bum in a sentence

  • After years of working hard, you decided to be a bum for a while and enjoy life.
  • On weekends, you decided to be a bum instead of going to parties.
  • He told his friends that he had decided to be a bum until he found a job.
  • You decided to be a bum and just hang around the house all day.
  • Sometimes, it’s okay to take a break and decide to be a bum for a few days.

How to use You decided to be a bum

Used in casual conversation. It may sound derogatory, so be cautious in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone lounging on the couch, saying, 'I've decided to be a bum today!'

Related words

Collocations with You decided to be a bum

  • be a bum
  • decide to be a bum
  • act like a bum
  • being a bum
  • lazy bum

Synonyms for You decided to be a bum

  • loafer
  • idler
  • slacker
  • drifter
  • vagrant

Common mistakes with You decided to be a bum

  • Confused with 'bump' as in to hit something.
  • Assuming 'bum' can be used in formal discussions.
  • Using 'bum' without context may lead to misunderstanding.

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Frequently asked questions about You decided to be a bum

What does You decided to be a bum mean?

You chose to be lazy or not work.

What is the definition of You decided to be a bum?

To choose a lifestyle of idleness and not working.

How do you use You decided to be a bum in a sentence?

After years of working hard, you decided to be a bum for a while and enjoy life.

Can you give another example of You decided to be a bum?

On weekends, you decided to be a bum instead of going to parties.

What are synonyms for You decided to be a bum?

Common alternatives include loafer, idler, slacker, drifter, vagrant.

What words go with You decided to be a bum?

It commonly pairs with be a bum, decide to be a bum, act like a bum, being a bum, lazy bum.

What are common mistakes when using You decided to be a bum?

Confused with 'bump' as in to hit something. Assuming 'bum' can be used in formal discussions. Using 'bum' without context may lead to misunderstanding.

How do you pronounce You decided to be a bum?

US: //ju dɪˈsaɪdəd tə bi ə bʌm//, UK: //juː dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə bi: ə bʌm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You decided to be a bum formal or informal?

"You decided to be a bum" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You decided to be a bum?

Used in casual conversation. It may sound derogatory, so be cautious in formal contexts.