sit by

Idioms  

1. Also, sit idly by. Refrain from interfering, remain passive, as in I can't just sit by and let her get in trouble.

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sit by

I’d wager that most people seldom sit by themselves and ponder what makes them tick, what causes their engines to rev, or why they like that one specific thing.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

He would sit by the lake watching the sunset, and one stormy evening - while eating takeaway Pad Thai - decided it would make a "funny, sad" self-portrait.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

As a result, even senior Commerce officials at times sit by his office waiting or outside the building, watching for his car.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

"Tourists used to love coming to see the tram and sit by the sea, why take away both?"

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

We sit by Ms. Blinny’s desk and open up our lunches.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor