ngồi ì
Definition
- Verb:
- To sit tight: To remain in one place, often stubbornly or passively, without taking action or moving. It implies a state of inactivity, resistance to change, or refusal to leave a position.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta ngồi ì trong phòng cả ngày mà không làm gì. (He sat tight in his room all day without doing anything.)
- Công ty yêu cầu dọn văn phòng, nhưng họ vẫn ngồi ì không chịu di chuyển. (The company asked them to vacate the office, but they are sitting tight and refusing to move.)
- Đừng có ngồi ì đó, hãy đứng dậy và giúp một tay! (Don't just sit tight there, get up and lend a hand!)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries a negative connotation, criticizing someone for being inert, uncooperative, or lazy when action is needed or expected.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngồi lì: A common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- Nó ngồi lì trước máy tính suốt. (He sat tight in front of the computer all day long.)
Synonyms
- To remain inactive: To not take any action.
- To stay put: To remain in one place, often by choice.
- To be immobile: To be completely still, not moving.
Related Idioms
- While "ngồi ì" itself is an idiomatic phrase, it is conceptually related to expressions criticizing passivity, such as "ngồi không" (to sit idle) or "ì ra đó" (to be stuck there inertly).
verb
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to sit tight
