English Explanatory Dictionary

save the drama for your mama

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Refrain from inciting drama (rumor, lying, or an exaggerated reaction to life events).
  2. Synonym of suck it up (with the implication that one's mother is not present to care about one's feelings).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-save the drama for your mama.wav

Word forms

save the drama for your mama save the drama for your momma

Etymology

Chosen for the rhyme. First use appears c. 1992. See cite below.

Synonyms

suck it up
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