Watching from a safe distance; remaining an uninvolved spectator (often implying a detached or possibly irresponsible attitude).
彼は会議中、いつも高みの見物を決め込んで発言しない。
He always sits back and watches during meetings and doesn't speak up.
ネット上で批判が続く中、外部の人々は高みの見物を続けているだけだ。
While criticism continues online, outsiders are merely watching from the sidelines.
その問題に対して高みの見物をしている場合ではない。早急に対応が必要だ。
This is no time to simply be a spectator; immediate action is needed.