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Sit still
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To remain motionless.
"The dog wouldn't sit still while I gave him a bath."
2.
Verb
To accept, tolerate, or acquiesce.
"I'm not going to sit still and let him treat me this way."
Synonyms
stand still
stand
stand by
sit idly by
stand there like a lemon
sit on
sit there like a lemon
repose
hold one's peace
lie around
sleep
sit on one's hands
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