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take several seats

take several seats is the alternative form of have several seats.

Meaning of have several seats

Phrase

have several seats

  1. (humorous, idiomatic, African-American Vernacular) 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.

Questions about take several seats

What is take several seats the alternative form of?
Take several seats is the alternative form of have several seats.

Words near take several seats in the dictionary

  1. take revenge
  2. take roll
  3. take root
  4. take serious
  5. take seriously
  6. take several seats
  7. take shape
  8. take ship
  9. take shipping
  10. take sick
  11. take sides

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