sit on one's hands sit on one's hands {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail or refuse to do anything. We asked Bill for help with our project, but he sat on his hands. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss