sit tight

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kavukcuoglu agreed to sit tight for the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

For now, sit tight and watch the senior loan fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The message to her is that if there isn’t anything good out there to buy, investors should just sit tight and be patient— such as bide time in T-bills.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Cohn thinks people should sit tight before liquidating all their assets — especially if selling off their home and stocks could lead to tax penalties.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2024

He kept saying, ‘You just sit tight, Amari, and watch all the TV you want. I’m gonna talk to you later.’

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson