sit tight

Example Sentences

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She had ventured off to Montgomery, Alabama, where her husband was sitting tight—and most likely the stolen money, too.

From Literature

Many employers that typically rush to hire seasonal workers at this time of year are sitting tight.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Now, he said he knows to sit tight through market downturns, and the value of his portfolio has grown to five figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you're far away from retirement age, then sit tight because pensions are a long-term investment.

From BBC