sit off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To give less than full effort; to let off on energy or pressure.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I thought we sat off them in the second half of the game.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Misspelling of set off.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sit off” mean?
To give less than full effort; to let off on energy or pressure.
Is “sit off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.