sit about
phrasal verb
sat about; sitting about; sits about
chiefly British
: to spend time doing nothing useful
He sits about and does nothing while I do all the work.
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The neighborhood/area Wickenburg sits about an hour outside of Phoenix in the direction of Las Vegas.
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Shaped like a lollipop, the trailhead sits about half a mile northwest of the Chilao Visitor Center, which is typically open on the weekend.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
When you’re done, the potting mix should sit about 1 inch below the rim of the pot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The pond sits about 100 feet from the house, separated by an embankment.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Shaped like a lollipop, the trailhead sits about half a mile northwest of the Chilao Visitor Center, which is typically open on the weekend.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
When you’re done, the potting mix should sit about 1 inch below the rim of the pot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The pond sits about 100 feet from the house, separated by an embankment.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Sit about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20about. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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