sit back

phrasal verb

sat back; sitting back; sits back

: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.

Sit back and enjoy the ride.

: 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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Indoors, on a very fast court with no sun or wind to contend with, players can sit back and go bang. —

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Gossip is another effective elicitation tool—try introducing a provocative subject to the conversation, then sit back and listen as information flows and insights unfold. —

Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024 Sailor or not, enjoy the freedom to sit back and simply relax for 16 days aboard these luxurious ships. —

Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024 It’s got just the right profile for sitting back with a drink or a book. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit back