Sit right (with one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sit right (with one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-12 11:04

Meaning of Sit right (with one)

Synonyms:

sit well with

Sit right (with one) verb phrase figurative

The phrase is typically used in negative constructions.

To appear correct, appropriate, or judicious; to be acceptable, agreeable, or permissible to one.

What you said sits right, but Peter is not the kind of guy that deserves your heartache.

Her selfish refusal didn't sit right with Mark, so he was very angry.

Other phrases about:

not come/go amiss

Something would be suitable or useful in a particular situation.

to stand corrected
To admit or accept that something you have done or said was wrong
in (all) conscience

With no guilt

on the reezie

Used to express that something is very accurate or definitely true. 

not far off/out/wrong

Nearly accurate or correct

Grammar and Usage of Sit right (with one)

Verb Forms

  • to sit right (with one)
  • sitting right (with one)
  • sat right (with one)
  • sits right (with one)

The verb "sit" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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punch (one's) ticket

1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work

Example:

1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket. 
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.

 

 

 

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