not sit well

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not sit well (with somebody)

to be difficult for someone to agree with or accept The idea of declaring war does not sit well with many voters. Having the state's future decided in Washington, D.C., doesn't sit well with the people of Alaska.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not sit right with someone: Hiring more federal workers wouldn't sit right with conservatives.

See also: sit, well

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not put it past
not right now, thanks
not see the forest for the trees
not see the wood for the trees
not set foot somewhere
not shed a tear
not show face
not sit well
not sleep a wink
not so hot
not stand for it
not stand the sight of
not suffer fools
not supposed to
not take anything for granted

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