sit back
phrasal verb
sat back; sitting back; sits back
1
: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
2
: to make no effort to do something
He sat back and watched us do all the work.
How can you just sit back and let him insult you like that?
Examples of sit back in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In another photo, Beckinsale sat back in the wheelchair and kicked her legs in the air as she was pushed by a woman dressed in a bride costume.
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Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
At the end of our first date, The Turtle was getting up to leave, and then sat back down.
—Hazlitt, 8 May 2024
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This bathtub caddy keeps all of the necessities within reach in the tub, so Grandma can sit back with a good book and take a relaxing soak.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Headphones and sleep masks are available for those who want to sit back and listen to music, Wyatt-Sweeting said.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
But Wallace — who oozes confidence — isn’t coming to Charlotte just to sit back and relax.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
Mostly, though, Thank You, Goodnight is content to simply sit back and admire Jon.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
With their top two quarterbacks set, the Panthers have the flexibility to sit back and wait to add an arm or two before camp, especially with the veteran pool developing into a buyers’ market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
On this day at the farm, some chose to sit back and observe the proceedings from a comfortable chair with a glass of wine while others got right in the thick of things.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
At the end of our first date, The Turtle was getting up to leave, and then sat back down.
—Hazlitt, 8 May 2024
Sen Yi Bao Bathtub Caddy Tray Buy on Amazon
This bathtub caddy keeps all of the necessities within reach in the tub, so Grandma can sit back with a good book and take a relaxing soak.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Headphones and sleep masks are available for those who want to sit back and listen to music, Wyatt-Sweeting said.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
But Wallace — who oozes confidence — isn’t coming to Charlotte just to sit back and relax.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
Mostly, though, Thank You, Goodnight is content to simply sit back and admire Jon.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
With their top two quarterbacks set, the Panthers have the flexibility to sit back and wait to add an arm or two before camp, especially with the veteran pool developing into a buyers’ market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
On this day at the farm, some chose to sit back and observe the proceedings from a comfortable chair with a glass of wine while others got right in the thick of things.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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