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Englishsit tight
Meaning: To wait quietly and patiently, often in an anxious situation.
Example: “Sit tight; the doctor will call your name soon.”
Origin: The expression sit tight is often used in situations of danger or panic or in situations where a calm, cool head is needed. It always uses the adjective "tight" rather than the grammatically correct "tightly".
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