sit back

phrasal verb

sat back; sitting back; sits back

: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.

Sit back and enjoy the ride.

: 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 Especially in this rate environment, do not sit back and assume your money is earning the best rate possible. —

Becca Stanek, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024 In fact, the brand has sat back recently to see maker after maker suddenly rethink its strategy and, postpone electrification and focus more on hybrids in line with Toyota. —

Peter Lyon, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Derrick Rose will now have more time to sit back and smell the roses. —

Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024 Don’t sit back in your comfort zone, explore new horizons at every turn and pursue personal and professional growth! —

Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit back

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