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sit tight

 
See:
tight, sit
part of speech: phrase
definition: to refrain from taking any action until there are further instructions or news.
We're all upset about this, but we'll just have to sit tight until the committee makes its announcement.There is nothing I can do, so I'm just sitting tight and waiting to hear from the doctor.
similar words:
hold out