sit back
phrasal verbsit back
- to sit on something, usually a chair, in a relaxed position
- He sat back in his chair and started to read.
Extra Examples- Just sit back and enjoy the show.
- She sat back and stretched out her legs.
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- to relax, especially by not getting too involved in or anxious about something
- She's not the kind of person who can sit back and let others do all the work.
- How can you sit back and watch him suffer?