set a spell

set a spell

To sit down, relax, and socialize for a while at one's leisure. A colloquial variant of "sit for a spell." This saloon is a great place to set a spell and catch up with old friends. Well hey there, honey! Now you come in here and set a spell, we haven't seen you in a dog's age!
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