come in and set a spell
come in and set a spell
An invitation to enter a particular place and relax. In this usage, "set" is a colloquial variant "sit." I'm so happy to see you! Now come in and set a spell with me. Sorry, my mom just called. While I wrap things up with her, come in and set a spell. How have you been? Come in and set a spell and tell me everything!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.