Couch potato

Couch potato Meaning/Usage: Used when someone watches too much television. Explanation: This was created for someone watching too much television because in some western countries, a person usually sits on the "couch" and eats "potato" chips while watching television. "My husband is a couch potato.  He sits in front of the TV all day long." "You have a huge belly because you're a couch potato." "I should be more active and less of a couch potato." A:  "James.  We're going to play basketball.  Do you want to play?" B:  "No, I'm going to watch TV today." A:  "You did that all day yesterday.  You better stop being a couch potato or you're going to get a big fat belly." Other Common Sentences "Good luck trying to get his attention.  He's glued to the television."