have several seats

phrase

A directive for someone to calm down or modify their attitude, and to refrain from speaking about an issue in which they have limited knowledge or experience.

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Meanings

phrase

alternative take several seats

  1. humorousidiomaticAfrican-American VernacularA directive for someone to calm down or modify their attitude, and to refrain from speaking about an issue in which they have limited knowledge or experience.

Origin

From have a seat (and take a seat).

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APA

have several seats. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/have%20several%20seats

MLA

“have several seats.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/have%20several%20seats. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “have several seats,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/have%20several%20seats.

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