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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During a hands-on playthrough of some early sections, Symons sits back as cinematics and dialogue play out.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
The days of the Cubs manager sitting back and waiting for everything to get better are over.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
So sit back, relax, and keep reading to find your Goldilocks chair, with prices starting at just $37.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
The days of the Cubs manager sitting back and waiting for everything to get better are over.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
So sit back, relax, and keep reading to find your Goldilocks chair, with prices starting at just $37.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.
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