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What sentences do you use having Heard them here?

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Sago Sat 04-Apr-26 08:51:39

I really don’t think it’s pleasant to teach a child such an expression.

It’s interesting to hear our GD speaking with her friends, they are quite old fashioned and very respectful…………at least when in earshot of us.

TheWeirdoAgain60 Sat 04-Apr-26 08:44:59

I've absolutely no idea on what you're on about!

Astitchintime Sat 04-Apr-26 08:19:15

I’ve never ‘heard’ that expression and having read it I’m certainly not inclined to use it!

Gran22boys Sat 04-Apr-26 08:18:01

Another sign of how everything has gone downhill.

Flippinheck Sat 04-Apr-26 08:09:25

I’ve heard that expression on TV or film, but it is not used by me or anyone I know and I can’t imagine it being used on GN. It is very aggressive and why anyone would use that in front of children is beyond me.

Cossy Sat 04-Apr-26 07:49:10

In any event, Aussie or American origin, it’s vile and like others here I won’t ever be using it!

Cossy Sat 04-Apr-26 07:47:06

petra

The crude remark was posted on MN in relation to a thread about Married at First Sight Australia.

Ha!! So it is an Aussie expression!

BlueBelle Sat 04-Apr-26 07:43:58

Never heard that one, it sounds very American
No won’t bother with that one thanks
The pearl clutching is the only one I can bring to mind that I heard on here and thought was quite apt

Allira Fri 03-Apr-26 23:42:23

Cossy

Maybe an “aussie” expression??

I hope not!! Why blame Australians?
It's American in origin.

I'd never heard it on here and did have to look it up but it means to tear into someone, give them a dressing down, apparently.

Shelflife Fri 03-Apr-26 22:42:56

Never 'heard' that before and don't want to 'hear' it again!!!

petra Fri 03-Apr-26 22:27:23

The crude remark was posted on MN in relation to a thread about Married at First Sight Australia.

Bukkie Fri 03-Apr-26 20:32:34

I don't understand the question or the first post.

Visgir1 Fri 03-Apr-26 20:25:09

Not seen in here , but it's an old one.

RosiesMawagain Fri 03-Apr-26 20:21:23

That is dreadful and fortunately I have never heard it - nor would I ever repeat it.
I too assume OP means "expressions " and I first came across "pearl clutching" here on GN along with LTB.
Whether I would use them is another matter.

Magenta8 Fri 03-Apr-26 20:17:42

Reading that nasty rude sentence made me clutch my pearls.shock
Which now one of my favourite sayings having read it first on GN.grin

merlotgran Fri 03-Apr-26 20:16:25

Cossy

Maybe an “aussie” expression??

Are you thinking of ‘ripper?’

Surely that’s a cheerful reference to something being really good? Quite the opposite of the OP.

Fallingstar Fri 03-Apr-26 19:59:25

Not sure I get it.
Sounds like an awful thing to say. Are we supposed to supply dreadful things we have heard on GN. Tbh the OPs post is the only example I can think of and i won’t ever repeat it.

Cossy Fri 03-Apr-26 19:37:52

Also she’s looking for “expression” to replace “sentence” (imo)

Cossy Fri 03-Apr-26 19:37:04

Maybe an “aussie” expression??

Cossy Fri 03-Apr-26 19:36:00

I’ve never ever even heard of that rather violent expression, let alone read it on here 🤣🤣🤣🤣

HelterSkelter1 Fri 03-Apr-26 19:30:32

I think OP thinks she is posting on mumsnet where that phrase is very common...in both meanings of the word.
I can't think she has ever read that on Granset.

crazyH Fri 03-Apr-26 19:11:10

?????

merlotgran Fri 03-Apr-26 19:01:25

I’m not sure I understand the OP. 🤔

Allsorts Fri 03-Apr-26 18:53:05

Thats awful

Whingey Fri 03-Apr-26 18:45:34

Rip them a New arsehole! Said to daughter when grandson was bullied at school.