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sit with something

consider or process something

To sit with something means to spend time thinking about it or processing your feelings before responding or deciding.

C1 now and then mostly spoken

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What did you think of the ending?

I'm still sitting with it, to be honest.

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I need to sit with the idea before I decide whether to accept it.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I need to sit with about the offer before I decide.

Say: I need to sit with the offer before I decide.

Use "sit with" directly before the idea, offer, or feelings you are taking time to consider.

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How it fits in a sentence.

sit with an idea; sit with an offer; sit with something for a few days

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I need to sit with the idea before I decide whether to accept it.

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sit with something

consider or process something

“I need to sit with the idea before I decide whether to accept it.”

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