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Sit/stand silently by

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Use when highlighting someone’s choice to not intervene, especially in challenging situations. SlideWith the chaos unfolding, the guards stood silently by.
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Implies a judgment on the person who is not taking action when it's expected of them. SlideHe could have helped, but he chose to stand silently by.
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Often used to convey disapproval or disappointment in someone's inaction. SlideThey stood silently by, ignoring the cries for help.