“sit on the sidelines”
To sit on the sidelines means to watch or observe events without actively participating or getting involved. It often implies a deliberate or reluctant choice to stay uninvolved, especially when one could or should take part. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "sit on the sidelines" in the video clips below.
Hear how "sit on the sidelines" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Industry, VICE, Variety, PowerfulJRE, History Matters and 5 more.
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YouTubeVICE1.9M views · 2022-12-14
Asian Americans Debate Model Minority & Asian Hate | VICE Debates
“to sit on the sidelines and be that's
not my business I think now we're ready”
um we're not we're the difference that I
hopefully feel is that we're not going … to be like that is my business and I'm
gonna be vocal about it so I don't know
Play at 40:45
YouTubeVariety942K views · 2026-02-24
Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | Variety & CNN Town Hall - Full Conversation
“to sit on the sidelines
and make the moral plea,”
It may be for you, but
it's not going to be enough … the moral plea that no, this is wrong.
Play at 56:28
YouTubePowerfulJRE5.0M views · 2025-04-16
JRE MMA Show #166 with Ilia Topuria
“just sit on the sidelines rather than”
avoiding me all the time. So, you would … fight someone else. I don't think that
Play at 59:52
TV ShowIndustry
Industry — S04E01
“to sit on the sidelines.”
I sacrificed too much … When you're young...
Play at 50:25
Can't play this one yet, but your timecode is ready — 50:25
YouTubeHistory Matters2.3M views · 2021-07-02
Why did it Take so Long for Newfoundland to Join Canada? (Short Animated Documentary)
“just sit on the sidelines and watch”
their rightful place in the world or … history pass them by
Play at 0:28
YouTubeThe Iced Coffee Hour471K views · 2025-04-24
Tommy G Confronts America’s Most Dangerous Hoods, The Kia boys, & Americas Most Corrupt Mayor
“just sit on the sidelines like if”
somewhat affiliated. And so you can't … someone on your team gets you can't just
Play at 21:24
YouTubeRich Roll202K views · 2023-01-09
How To GET STARTED, GET UNSTUCK & SHARE Your Best Work | Seth Godin x Rich Roll Podcast
“approach let's just sit on the sidelines”
gets unmelted sure and the wait and see … and don't worry about recycling because
Play at 1:21:57
YouTubeThe Film Theorists4.3M views · 2022-06-26
Film Theory: Saw, How A Dead Man Killed Jigsaw
“content to sit on the sidelines suddenly”
backfired as the one who had once been … started to play puppet master himself
Play at 12:27
YouTubeMarques Brownlee5.7M views · 2026-03-30
So This is Peak Foldable
“They'll sit on the sidelines for
the first few cycles while the”
That's kind of their thing. … the most aggressive, daring companies
Play at 8:18
YouTubeTriggernometry508K views · 2024-06-02
Why I Don’t Trust the Establishment - Patrick Bet-David
“bullied you sit on the sidelines you got”
leader amongst leaders somebody's being … to do something about it and do you find
Play at 22:57