sit right

Meanings

1. 1phraseidiominformal

   to feel acceptable or morally comfortable to someone; to seem right to someone

   Grammar: Usually used with 'with someone' and most often in questions or negatives: it doesn't sit right with me.

   Patterns

   • sit right with someone
   • not sit right with someone
   • something sits right with someone

   Something about his explanation didn't sit right with me.

   Does it sit right with you to leave the children alone all evening?

   The way they treated her still doesn't sit right with me.

2. 2phraseintransitive

   to be placed or positioned correctly, especially of clothing

   Grammar: Used for things that are worn or arranged; it describes position, not feelings.

   Patterns

   • sit right on someone
   • sit right on something

   The jacket sits right on the shoulders but is a little tight.

   Make sure the lid sits right before you turn the machine on.

Common combinations

not sit right with someone

The decision didn't sit right with the whole team.

something sits right with someone

If the plan sits right with you, we'll start tomorrow.

sit right on the shoulders

A good coat should sit right on the shoulders.

Synonyms and how they differ

feel wrong

Use this when you are describing your own reaction; 'not sit right with someone' names the person who feels uncomfortable.

be acceptable

This is more neutral and general; 'sit right with someone' adds a sense of personal or moral discomfort.

Commonly confused: sit right or sit up straight?

Practice

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