sit well with

1. Please, fit or suit, be acceptable to, as in I don't think that explanation sits well with the headmaster, or His sense of humor does not sit well with this elderly audience. [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

That didn’t sit well with SAG-AFTRA, which alleged Norwood was trained on the work of “countless professional performers” without compensation or permission.

From Los Angeles Times

But again, punchlines aside, that proclamation didn’t sit well with world leaders who understand science.

From Salon

Former European Ryder Cup player Darren Clarke has previously said the idea of being paid to play in the tournament "does not sit well" with him, while former European captain Paul McGinley has described the move as "a massive mistake".

From BBC

"PSR doesn't sit well with me in terms of what they can and can't spend. Emery has had six windows and they've made a £10m profit," Shearer said.

From BBC

"When you start reading words like settlement or agreement, it feels like there's been a negotiation and I don't think that will sit well with the player cohort and the fans of the sport."

From BBC