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sit tight

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sit tight
to wait; to wait patiently. (This does not necessarily refer to sitting.) Just relax and sit tight. I'll be right with you. We were waiting in line for the gates to open when someone came out and told us to sit tight because it wouldn't be much longer before we could go in.
See also: sit, tight

sit tight  (informal)
1. to remain in a place, usually sitting down Just sit tight while I go and phone for help. Sit tight and don't move that leg.
2. to not take any action while you wait for something to happen Shareholders are advised to sit tight and see how the situation develops.
See stand pat
See also: sit, tight

sit tight
to wait patiently and take no action You just sit tight while I go get help.
See also: sit, tight


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He had nothing to do but to sit tight and let her do the work.
Nothing would induce him to sit tight and enjoy the situation as I should have endeavored to do in his place; and it's just as well
About all we can do is to sit tight and wait for whatever may come.
 
 
 
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