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have several seats

idiom
Meaning

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.


Origin

disputed origin

From have a seat (and take a seat).

Examples
SIMPLE

You do not know the facts, so have several seats.

CONTEXTUAL

She tried to lecture me on my own project, so I told her to have several seats.

COMPLEX

When the critic began offering unsolicited advice on a subject he clearly misunderstood, the team collectively suggested he have several seats.

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