sitting back
Relaxing into seat
Sitting back describes a relaxed posture where someone leans away from an upright position, typically into a chair or couch.
More often it refers to taking a passive or uninvolved stance rather than actively participating: He's just sitting back while everyone else does the work.
The phrase can suggest either comfortable observation or criticized inaction, depending on context.
We sat back and watched the sunset carries ease, while You can't just sit back and let this happen implies negligent passivity.
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- leanLacking fat; incline
- settleReach final terms
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- restCessation of activity
putting feet up · lounge · ease · easy does it · let go · disengage · observe · spectate · withdraw · sprawl · repose · de-stress · chill · loafing · couch potato · slouching · detach · unwind
sitting backtaking action
Initiating purposeful effort
stepping in · jumping in · taking charge · intervening · engaging
sitting backhustling
Hurrying or swindling
scrambling · rushing · pushing forward · bearing down · going all out
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