not sit comfortably (with one)

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not sit comfortably (with one)

To not be agreeable to one's values or sensibilities. The idea that some children have to go hungry in this country just doesn't sit comfortably with me. Some aspects of my proposal didn't sit comfortably with them, but I assured them that things could be changed to accommodate their preferences.

sit comfortably/easily/well (with something)

(written) seem right, natural, suitable, etc. in a particular place or situation: His views did not sit comfortably with the management line.

See also: comfortably, easily, sit, well

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Many of these songs were composed for Pierre Bernac, a baryton-martin--a high baritone capable of reaching a high A, ideal as Pel-leas.-While the musical intelligence of Le Roux is never in doubt and his understanding of the material is impressive, many of these songs don't sit comfortably in his voice at this stage of his career.

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There's no two ways about it, minimising your carbon footprint and air travel just don't sit comfortably together.

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As for those squirm-inducing mind games that backfire from one game to the next (and which don't sit comfortably with the Welsh psyche), surely, Warren, you will spare us more of those.