Stand there with your teeth in your head

Meaning

A scolding used when someone is being lazy or unhelpful while work needs to be done. It suggests that if they are going to be present, they should at least be useful.

Bossy, sharp

Used in a sentence

• Do not just stand there with your teeth in your head, grab a broom and help me sweep.
• Are you going to help me carry these groceries, or just stand there with your teeth in your head?
• I do not pay you to stand there with your teeth in your head.