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sit tight
Be patient, take no action, as in If you just sit tight I'm sure your passport will be returned to you. [Colloquial; first half of 1700s]
Example Sentences
If you're far away from retirement age, then sit tight because pensions are a long-term investment.
Some think the division is about more than Trump's particular views and that Europe can not just sit tight waiting for his term in office to end.
You, the loyal fans, can sit tight and ponder all that for as long as it appeals to you.
McKenna said she had a go bag packed and would sit tight until the evacuation order came.
Cohn thinks people should sit tight before liquidating all their assets — especially if selling off their home and stocks could lead to tax penalties.
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