save the drama for your mama

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Formed because of the rhyme between drama and mama.

Phrase[edit]

save the drama for your mama

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