sit tight
idiomTo wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.
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hang tight
To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time.
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sit back
To relax, to not exert oneself.
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sit in
To attend a class, educational presentation, meeting, etc. for one time, as a visitor.
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sit in for
To substitute; to take somebody's place.
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sit in with
To join (often as an observer, supervisor or outsider) a group working together on a task.
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sit on
To block, suppress, restrain (something).
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sit on a tack
An expression of contempt or dismissiveness directed at someone, particularly in the case of disagreement.
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sit on one's ass
To be very lazy and idle, especially when immediate action is required.