Sit back
verb
To relax and stop stressing about something.
After such a long day at work, all I want to do is sit back and watch some TV.
Often appears as...
- sit back and relax
- sit back and enjoy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To do nothing, particularly during a situation where action is needed.
People are suffering and yet the government just sits back and does nothing.
Often appears as...
- sit back and do nothing
- sit back and ignore
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To relax and stop stressing about something.
After such a long day at work, all I want to do is sit back and watch some TV.
Often appears as...
- sit back and relax
- sit back and enjoy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To do nothing, particularly during a situation where action is needed.
People are suffering and yet the government just sits back and does nothing.
Often appears as...
- sit back and do nothing
- sit back and ignore
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxing Mood
Used when describing a comfortable or leisurely situation, often associated with home settings.
After the exams, you can just sit back and enjoy your summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Activity
Pairs with activities like watching TV or listening to music, emphasizing little effort or engagement.
Just sit back and listen to your favorite songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Enjoy the Moment
Encourages appreciating an event or experience without worrying about other things.
They told us to sit back and enjoy the fireworks show.
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxing Mood
Used when describing a comfortable or leisurely situation, often associated with home settings.
After the exams, you can just sit back and enjoy your summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Activity
Pairs with activities like watching TV or listening to music, emphasizing little effort or engagement.
Just sit back and listen to your favorite songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Enjoy the Moment
Encourages appreciating an event or experience without worrying about other things.
They told us to sit back and enjoy the fireworks show.
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxing Mood
Used when describing a comfortable or leisurely situation, often associated with home settings.
After the exams, you can just sit back and enjoy your summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Activity
Pairs with activities like watching TV or listening to music, emphasizing little effort or engagement.
Just sit back and listen to your favorite songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Enjoy the Moment
Encourages appreciating an event or experience without worrying about other things.
They told us to sit back and enjoy the fireworks show.
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