1 B2 idiomatic informal
to wait before making a decision, often in order to think more carefully
"It's an interesting offer, but I'd like to sit on it for a day or two."
inseparable
sit on it
B2 informal inseparable transitive
to delay making a decision until later
In plain English
to wait before deciding
What does "sit on it" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to place your body on top of 'it'
Actually means
to wait before deciding
Usage tip
Usually used with offers, proposals, and decisions. Informal but very natural in spoken English.
Words that pair with "sit on it"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
decision offer proposal idea answer plan
How to conjugate "sit on it"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sit on it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sits on it
he/she/it
Past simple
sat on it
yesterday
Past participle
sat on it
have + pp
-ing form
sitting on it
continuous
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consider it delay a decision sleep on it think it over wait before deciding
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