Shall I be mother?

Shall I be mother?

An offer to pour tea or serve food, as it was traditionally the mother who served such things in the household. Primarily heard in UK. The tea's ready. Shall I be mother?
See also: shall
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be mother
  • bottom drawer
  • pour on
  • pour
  • pour off
  • pour honey into (one's) ear
  • ooze out of (someone or something)
  • wedding cake
  • SAHM
  • stay-at-home mom