sit right

verb — 2 senses

sit right

verb
1

Idiomatic, Of food or drink, In the negative To suit one's constitution, so as not to upset one's stomach or make one sick when consumed.

  • She's in the bathroom ― I guess the food was not sitting right.
2

Idiomatic, In the negative To make one feel comfortable, to seem appropriate or acceptable to.

  • The way you talk to your wife doesn't sit right with me.

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