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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

What does 'sit right' mean in this scenario?

Hi, would someone please tell me the meaning of 'sit right' in this scenario? thanks:

A. You think there's a down side?

B. ... It just doesn't sit right.
  

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It basically means 'feels right'. It just doesn't sit right with me. I don't feel right about this.

  • It basically means 'feels right'.
  • It just doesn't sit right with me.
  • I don't feel right about this.
  • I can't exactly put my fingers on it but it just doesn't sit right with me.
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It basically means 'feels right'. It just doesn't sit right with me. I don't feel right about this. I can't exactly put my fingers on it but it just doesn't sit right with me.
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I agree. I see the image as one thing designed to fit into another - like your **** and the chair.
But you look at it (or feel of it) and it seems askew. Some as yet unknown impediment is preventing the things from fitting together in/withproper alignment.

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