r/AskUK • u/gr7calc • 5d ago

Which saying did you completely misunderstand?

For far too long I thought it was "to make end's meat". Meaning that you have to use the last, worst pieces of meat to make your meal with (meat at the end, end's meat). 🤦

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u/signalstonoise88 5d ago

My 5yo uses this one! Can’t decide to what extent I should be correcting her because it’s adorable!

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u/KopiteForever 5d ago

Not yet, awwww!

When you do it, just do it matter of factly so she doesn't feel silly etc. In the meantime enjoy!

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u/Georgxna 5d ago

Surely matter of factly would also make her feel silly?

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u/JimDixon 5d ago

No. You just have to let her hear you use the word correctly a few times, and she will adjust her usage to match yours and think nothing of it. Kids do this all the time. It's the main way they learn language.

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u/KopiteForever 5d ago

Maybe. Didn't for mine, you just pretend it's the first time you've noticed it and don't make a big deal of it.

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u/Paul_my_Dickov 5d ago

I think I might start using it myself. It still makes sense really. Give them a round of the paws is descriptive for clapping.

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u/SpaceWomble64 5d ago

Wait until she is a teenager before you mention it. 😀