Sit tight
verb phrase
To stay in one place without moving or doing anything.
After applying to colleges, all you can do now is sit tight and wait for their response.
Often appears as...
- sit tight and wait
- sit tight for the result
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Delays
Use 'sit tight' when you need to wait, especially if there's a delay or nothing else can be done.
The flight is delayed due to the storm, so we'll just have to sit tight.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Action
'Sit tight' suggests remaining calm and patient, without taking immediate action.
There's a power outage; just sit tight until the lights come back on.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporarily Static
It often points to a temporary state where one stays put or inactive for a while.
Sit tight until I return with more instructions.
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