sit back

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to relax, as when action should be taken

   many people just sit back and ignore the problems of today

Idioms and Phrases

Relax, as in Now that the work's finished, we can just sit back .

Refrain from interfering or taking part, as in Mom and Dad just sat back and watched Meg try to decide whether or not she should tell on her friends . [Mid-1900s] Also see sit by .

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