Pronunciation: /tu sɪt ɒn jʊər hændz/
noun a person's hands
A1 I don't like to sit on your hands during meetings.
A2 It's not polite to sit on your hands when someone is talking to you.
B1 The teacher told the students not to sit on their hands while waiting for their turn.
B2 In order to appear confident, it's important not to sit on your hands during a job interview.
C1 Some people tend to sit on their hands when they are nervous or anxious.
C2 It is considered unprofessional to sit on your hands during a business negotiation.
verb to sit on
A1 I like to sit on my hands when I'm nervous.
A2 She told me to sit on my hands and wait for her to finish talking.
B1 The teacher advised the students to sit on their hands during the exam.
B2 It's hard for me to sit on my hands and not intervene when I see someone struggling.
C1 As a manager, sometimes you need to sit on your hands and let your team figure things out on their own.
C2 In high-pressure situations, it can be challenging to sit on your hands and resist the urge to take control.
preposition on
A1 I told my son to sit on his hands during the movie so he wouldn't fidget.
A2 The teacher instructed the students to sit on their hands while waiting for their turn.
B1 It's hard for me to sit on my hands and not interfere when my friend makes decisions I disagree with.
B2 The manager had to sit on his hands and let his team handle the project on their own.
C1 Sometimes it's necessary to sit on your hands and let things unfold without your intervention.
C2 As a leader, you need to know when to sit on your hands and allow your team to take the lead.
formal It is not advisable to sit on your hands when faced with a challenging situation.
informal Don't just sit on your hands, take action and do something about it!
slang Quit sitting on your hands and start making things happen!
figurative You can't expect things to change if you just sit on your hands and do nothing.
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