sit up for sit up for {v. phr.} To wait until after the usual bedtime for someone's return. Mrs. Smith always sits up for her two daughters, no matter how late it is. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} 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 Discuss