Have a seat, son

Meaning

The dreaded three-word phrase that signals an imminent lecture, scolding, or life-changing news. It is almost always delivered by an authority figure who is about to assert their dominance.

Authoritative, stern, ominous

Used in a sentence

• The principal looked me in the eye and said, have a seat, son.
• My boss called me into his office and muttered, have a seat, son.
• My dad cleared his throat and said, have a seat, son.