pull up a chair
Take a seat
Pull up a chair is an invitation to join a group or conversation, literally by bringing a seat to where others are gathered.
The phrase implies informal hospitality—making room for someone at a table or fireside: Pull up a chair and tell us about your trip.
It suggests the newcomer is welcome to stay awhile.
- sitRest on a seat
- invitationRequest to attend
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- take a load offInvitation to sit
come on in · friendly gesture · warm welcome · kick back · stay awhile · join · settle in · companionship · good company · gather · gather round · belly up to the bar · recliner · make yourself at home · stool · have a seat · grab a seat · ottoman