sit back

verb

sat back; sitting back; sits back
1
: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
2
: to make no effort to do something
He sat back and watched us do all the work.
How can you just sit back and let him insult you like that?

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Definitely need to kind of sit back and think about this weekend. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Japan seemed content to sit back and play for a draw that would have guaranteed the same spot in the knockout round as a win. — CBS News, 25 June 2026 Parents will love the onboard spa, where treatments and a relaxing thermal area beckon you to sit back and enjoy a few moments to yourself. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Genuinely eye-popping viewing potential is only half the picture when sitting back to indulge in a blockbuster movie or three. — Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit back

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sitatunga
sit back
sit bolt upright
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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