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Where does the expression "Teach Granny to suck eggs" originate?

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Bbbananas | 15:56 Tue 29th Jun 2010 | Phrases & Sayings
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A woman with no teeth (a granny) would have to suck eggs rather than bite them. After a while, this would become second nature for her.

To be showing her how to do this would be pointless as she is already an expert. It's like showing a computer genius how to plug a mouse in.
15:58 Tue 29th Jun 2010
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is that really it square, or are you having me on ?!!!
16:34 Tue 29th Jun 2010
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Click http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-tea1.htm here for an expert etymologist's view.
16:36 Tue 29th Jun 2010
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No I was being genuine, as Quizmonster's link shows.
08:38 Wed 30th Jun 2010
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20:08 Wed 30th Jun 2010

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