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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Tyson mostly sat back and waited for Paul to come to him, with a few exceptions.
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Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Don’t just sit back and expect the cosmos to do all the work, though, get involved with romance, fertility, creativity, hobbies, sports and expression!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Harris standing, shaking hands, sitting back down to discuss foreign policy.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
All that's left to do now is sit back and enjoy a barbecue chicken pizza.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Don’t just sit back and expect the cosmos to do all the work, though, get involved with romance, fertility, creativity, hobbies, sports and expression!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Harris standing, shaking hands, sitting back down to discuss foreign policy.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
All that's left to do now is sit back and enjoy a barbecue chicken pizza.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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