Meaning Wait and take do nothing until the time is right for action.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- I know you hoped to be promoted by now. Don't worry though. It will happen; just sit tight, do your job well and wait.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Sit tight
What does "Sit tight" mean?
Wait and take do nothing until the time is right for action.
Sit tight
Britain, 18th century. Probably an allusion to birds sitting quiet and still when threatened by a predator.