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Sit through

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Patience ImpliedPlay
Using 'sit through' suggests patience or tolerance for something potentially long or tedious. SlideThe kids somehow sat through the five-hour opera.
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Not EnjoyablePlay
The phrase often implies that the experience is not particularly enjoyable or is somewhat of a chore. SlideShe sat through the long play, checking her watch every few minutes.
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Unwilling ParticipantPlay
Suggests participation due to obligation or lack of choice, rather than desire. SlideHe had to sit through his sister's piano recital.