stand idly

Examples (10)

• The security guard could not just stand idly by while the robbery took place.
• She watched, unable to intervene, as he stood idly observing the chaos.
• We cannot stand idly while injustice prevails in our society.
• He stood idly at the corner, waiting for something to happen.
• Don't just stand idly; find a way to help!
• The workers refused to stand idly by and watch their factory close down.
• While others debated, she stood idly, deep in thought.
• It's hard to stand idly when you know you can make a difference.
• He was criticized for standing idly by during the argument.
• The government promised not to stand idly as the economic crisis worsened.