sit by

Idioms & Phrases

sit by

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

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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sit by
verb
be inactive or indifferent while something is happening; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!"

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Sit by is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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