sit on one's hands
phrase
1
: to withhold applause : fail to show approval or enthusiasm
2
: to fail to take expected or appropriate action
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“Sit on one's hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20on%20one%27s%20hands. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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