Sit tight

Pro Tip 1/3

Expect 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 2/3

No 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 3/3

Temporarily 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.