The phrase “in the catbird seat” means to be in a position of great advantage or power. It comes from the American bird called the catbird, which likes to sit on high branches and make loud noises. The phrase was popularized by the baseball announcer Red Barber and the writer James Thurber.
Some possible ways to continue the conversation are:
- Do you like baseball? Red Barber was famous for using colorful expressions like “in the catbird seat” when he broadcasted the games.
- Have you read any stories by James Thurber? He wrote a humorous story called “The Catbird Seat” where a character uses the phrase to annoy his boss.
- Can you think of any situations where you would use the phrase “in the catbird seat”? For example, if you had a lot of money and could buy anything you wanted, you would be in the catbird seat.
