Sidon Look

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To be idle, passive, or to observe a situation without taking any action, especially when action is needed.

"While the country is facing challenges, we cannot just sidon look."

Pronunciation:/sɪdɔːn lʊk/
Origin:A Pidgin phrase where 'Sidon' means 'sit down' and 'look' is from English.
Part of Speech:Verb Phrase
Synonyms:Be passive, Be idle, Watch
More Examples:
"He just dey sidon look while his friends did all the work."
Popularized by:Used to criticize inaction or passivity. It was also the name of a political party (Sidon Look party) in a popular TV show by comedian Basketmouth.

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