How to Pronounce "sit on its hands"
expression
SIT on its HANDZ
SIT on its HANDZ
Definition
To deliberately do nothing and avoid taking action, especially when action is expected or needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɪts/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT on its HANDZ
UK
SIT on its HANDZ
Listen in Context
The company sat on its hands while the problem got worse.
If we sit on our hands, nothing will change.
Don't sit on your hands when you see someone needs help.
People accused the council of sitting on its hands during the crisis.