| sit back | |
verb | |
| 1. | settle into a comfortable sitting position |
| 2. | be inactive or indifferent while something is happening; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!" [syn: sit by] |
sit back
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.