〜てばかりいる
JLPT N4 Experience and habitsdo nothing but, always be doing
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Te-form plus ばかりいる criticizes that someone does one thing all the time to the exclusion of others. It carries a disapproving tone. It is common when complaining about habits.
Examples
はをてばかります。 Otouto wa geemu o shite bakari imasu.
My little brother does nothing but play games.
はでばかりて、ません。 Kanojo wa saikin asonde bakari ite, benkyou shimasen.
Lately she does nothing but hang out and does not study.