| Phrasal Verb | sit by |
|---|---|
| Definition | to do nothing while an unpleasant situation exists or an unpleasant thing happens |
| Examples | - Are you just going to sit by and watch her drink herself to death? - I couldn't just sit by and let them keep abusing the poor child. |
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