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essexshazza | 00:06 Fri 13th Jun 2008 | Phrases & Sayings
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where does the saying "teach your grandmother to suck eggs" and what does it mean.
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It refers to the giving of advice to someone about a subject that they probably already know more about than you. In short, to attempt to teach an expert.

Don't know its origin.

00:59 Fri 13th Jun 2008
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Click here for more information on the phrase's historical background.
07:19 Fri 13th Jun 2008

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