afternoon farmer

1. A farmer who only works after delaying or procrastinating for as long as they can. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Why isn't Matthew out tending to the crops?" B: "Because he's an afternoon farmer. He's probably still in bed!" You'd have far more success if you stopped being an afternoon farmer. Of course we're doing all the work and he's nowhere to be found—he's an afternoon farmer.

2. By extension, someone who is lazy or idle. Hey, you're getting a reputation as an afternoon farmer. Now turn off the TV and go do your chores. Don't just sit there like an afternoon farmer—help me bring in the groceries! Come on, you've spent half the day in bed. Stop being an afternoon farmer and get to work on your science project!