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sit-tight

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  1. (idiomatic) To wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.
    I'll be back in a few minutes, so sit tight while I go find her.
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WORDS NEAR sit-tight IN THE DICTIONARY


  • sit out
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  • sit-the-fence
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  • sit-up
  • sit-up-and-beg
  • sit up for
  • sit-upon
  • sit-ups
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