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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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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