sit back

rilassarsi, stare a guardare

Rilassarsi o lasciare che qualcosa accada senza intervenire.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: sit back and do something (Sit back and enjoy the music.)

Sinonimi: relax, take it easy

Espressioni comuni: sit back and relax, sit back and watch

appoggiarsi allo schienale

Portare il busto indietro da seduti, di solito appoggiandosi allo schienale.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: sit back in/on something (He sat back in his chair.)

Sinonimi: lean back, recline

Contrari: lean forward

Espressioni comuni: sit back comfortably, sit back in bed