Phrase guide
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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, idiomatic
Qualifier: African-American Vernacular
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From have a seat (and take a seat).
