sit back
phrasal 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?
Examples of sit back in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mostly, though, Thank You, Goodnight is content to simply sit back and admire Jon.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
With their top two quarterbacks set, the Panthers have the flexibility to sit back and wait to add an arm or two before camp, especially with the veteran pool developing into a buyers’ market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
On this day at the farm, some chose to sit back and observe the proceedings from a comfortable chair with a glass of wine while others got right in the thick of things.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertising aside, Episode 8 marks the first time this season that judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie sit back and hand the reins to ABC viewers, who can have their say in who stays and who goes by texting their votes.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Pop in and out of galleries and museums — including Site Santa Fe, a contemporary art museum — shop for interiors and fine jewelry, or just sit back with a beer at Second Street Brewery, which has live music almost nightly.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Nick Cannon came out instead, laughing at the prank as the audience sat back down.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
That strike propelled Arsenal forward in the second half, though Porto looked increasingly content with sitting back and absorbing the pressure.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024
Some had rowdier atmospheres while some were more lowkey, offering a spot to drink a cocktail and sit back to music.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
With their top two quarterbacks set, the Panthers have the flexibility to sit back and wait to add an arm or two before camp, especially with the veteran pool developing into a buyers’ market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
On this day at the farm, some chose to sit back and observe the proceedings from a comfortable chair with a glass of wine while others got right in the thick of things.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertising aside, Episode 8 marks the first time this season that judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie sit back and hand the reins to ABC viewers, who can have their say in who stays and who goes by texting their votes.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Pop in and out of galleries and museums — including Site Santa Fe, a contemporary art museum — shop for interiors and fine jewelry, or just sit back with a beer at Second Street Brewery, which has live music almost nightly.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Nick Cannon came out instead, laughing at the prank as the audience sat back down.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
That strike propelled Arsenal forward in the second half, though Porto looked increasingly content with sitting back and absorbing the pressure.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024
Some had rowdier atmospheres while some were more lowkey, offering a spot to drink a cocktail and sit back to music.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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