get/put bums on seats
phrase
British, informal
: to attract people to see a movie, play, game, etc.
She has the looks and voice that really get/put bums on seats.
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“Get/put bums on seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%2Fput%20bums%20on%20seats. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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