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Sit idly by
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To remain close or stand aside while refraining from acting or intervening.
Synonyms
sit on
sit on one's hands
sit tight
sit still
sit on the fence
sit around
take a back seat
sit the fence
sit back
fence-sit
stay behind
sit through
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