sit out . sit out {v.} To not take part in. The next dance is a polka. Let's sit it out. Toby had to sit out the last half of the game because his knee hurt. Categories: add yours hurt {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry