Butts on seats British phrase imformal
The number of people who have paid to see a movie, play, game, etc.
This show put bums on seats thanks to the presence of a wide range of famous artists
A famous artist is often invited to the show to get butts on seats.
This phrase dates from the late 1970s.
1. A pill or tablet that is hard for someone to swallow because of its large size
2. An fact, claim, proposal, etc. that is very difficult to believe or accept
1. The vet gave my adorable puppy a horse pill and he spat it out immediately.