Meaning of the word "sit on your hands" in English
What does "sit on your hands" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sit on your hands
US /sɪt ɑn jʊər hændz/
UK /sɪt ɒn jɔː hændz/
Idiom
to do nothing when action is needed
Example:
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We can't just sit on our hands while the problem gets worse.
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The government was criticized for sitting on its hands during the crisis.