'in the chair'

Posted by RRC on June 02, 2006

In Reply to: 'in the chair' posted by ESC on June 02, 2006

: : Has anyone heard the phrase 'in the chair'? I was told I was to be 'in the chair' tonight as a result of my retirement. Does it relate to drinking heavily or retirement?

: Nope. Chairman's seat? Rocking chair? Electric chair? Seat of honor?

Perhaps "in the hot seat" if they are planning the retirement party as a roast.

• 'in the chair' David FG 02/June/06