sit by

[sit by] {v.}

1. To stay near; watch and care for.

* /The nurse was told to sit by the patient until he woke up./

* /Mother sat by her sick baby all night./

2. To sit and watch or rest especially while others work.

* /Don't just sit idly by while the other children are all busy./

Tags:

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


	↑ Grab this Headline Animator Subscribe to Learn American Idioms day-by-day by Email

	See also »
	American Idioms American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms is based on original book by ... Dictionary of American Idioms keep an eye on [keep an eye on] or [keep one's eye on] or [have one's eye on] {v. ... A Dictionary of American Idioms look out [look out] or [watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be careful; be on guard. ... A Dictionary of American Idioms copy cat [copy cat] n. Someone who copies another person's work or manner. - Usually used by ... A Dictionary of American Idioms watch one's dust [watch one's dust] or [watch one's smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To notice your quick action; ... A Dictionary of American Idioms watch over [watch over] {v. phr.} To guard; take care of. * /The museum guards carefully watch ... A Dictionary of American Idioms put to bed [put to bed] {v. phr.} 1. To put to rest for the night. * /Father ... A Dictionary of American Idioms

	Latest news »
	RSS-feeds We have added RSS functionality to the site. At present you can subscribe to any of the following RSS feeds: search (keywords), ... Warm Wishes! Sky-net-eye.com Team Wishes You all the Best in 2009!