idle when action is needed, perhaps because of fear, ignorance, complacency, indecisiveness, or dislike of the person(s) or situation.' name='description'> sit on one's hands - definition and meaning
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sit on one's hands

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  • verb idiomatic To be idle when action is needed, perhaps because of fear, ignorance, complacency, indecisiveness, or dislike of the person(s) or situation.

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