sit back

se détendre, rester les bras croisés

Se détendre ou laisser les choses se passer sans intervenir.

En anglais simple : To relax or let something happen without doing anything yourself.

• Sit back and enjoy the show.
• We cannot sit back while our neighbours need help.
• She sat back and let the others do the work.

Comment l'utiliser : sit back and do something (Sit back and enjoy the music.)

Synonymes : relax, take it easy

Expressions courantes : sit back and relax, sit back and watch

s’adosser, se caler

Pencher le haut du corps en arrière en étant assis, généralement contre le dossier.

En anglais simple : To move your upper body backwards while sitting, usually resting against the back of your seat.

• Sit back in your chair.
• She sat back against the soft cushions.
• Can you sit back so I can see your face?

Comment l'utiliser : sit back in/on something (He sat back in his chair.)

Synonymes : lean back, recline

Contraires : lean forward

Expressions courantes : sit back comfortably, sit back in bed