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?
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While never a true low block, Guardiola seemed happier to watch his team sit back and try to be compact.
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days to just sit back and let these things play out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Stand and then sit back down without using your hands.
—Jen Murphy, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Don’t just sit back and wait for it, though, put yourself out there to welcome it in.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days to just sit back and let these things play out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Stand and then sit back down without using your hands.
—Jen Murphy, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Don’t just sit back and wait for it, though, put yourself out there to welcome it in.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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