Sit back
/sɪt ˈbæk/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To relax and stop making an effort.
- After a long day at work, I like to sit back and watch some TV.
- Just sit back and enjoy the ride; there's no need to rush.
2. To not get involved in something actively, often with the connotation of watching events unfold.
- He decided to sit back and let his team handle the project for a change.
- Politicians can't afford to just sit back and avoid taking action on climate change.
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