sit back and (do something)

To allow something to happen without taking part or interfering. You may not be directly responsible, but you sat back and let John squander the company's money. In my eye, that makes you just as culpable. I won't just sit back and get older—I want to get out there and explore the world!

See also: and, back, sit

See also:

sit back and let (something happen)
sit back and let happen
throw away on
throw away on (someone or something)
let things play out
let (something) play out
slattern away (something)
frit away
see how (something) plays out
fly on the wall

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