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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Are there some sayings, phrases that you don't quite understand the meaning of? Also, there are some sayings that have slight or very different meanings in different parts of the country/world for that matter.

One I've been trying to figure out is when a woman says to a fella "I'd eat/swallow you for breakfast/alive". Here's a little context.. I was at work, with a colleague, we often enjoy flirty banter with each other. She couldn't find a light switch in a cupboard, I stepped in and went to close the door as the switch was behind said door, and while doing so, said in jest "don't worry, I'm not going to lock you in". Her very fast response was, "it's you that wants to worry, I'd eat you alive". (or something very similar). Then not even two weeks later, speaking with another colleague about relationships, mentioned how my partner must be very trusting with me working with mostly women, then added to it "especially half of them here, they would eat you for breakfast".

Now both instances were all light hearted conversations, nothing in it. I don't think. But what does this phrase actually mean? I don't want to use good old google.

Are there any phrases or expressions you don't get? If so, post on here and hopefully someone will be able to enlighten you.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

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I think it's usually used to refer to older or very sexually confident women and younger or quite shy men. The implication being that the man couldn't handle the woman sexually.

I'd be slightly insulted if someone implied that my partner must trust me just because I was working with the opposite sex. What makes people say these ridiculous things?

I can't think of a saying that I don't really understand but I sometimes catch myself saying "what does that even mean?" when someone trots out a well worn phrase.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Means they make you tap out before them and need to go hunting for seconds

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think it's usually used to refer to older or very sexually confident women and younger or quite shy men. The implication being that the man couldn't handle the woman sexually.

I'd be slightly insulted if someone implied that my partner must trust me just because I was working with the opposite sex. What makes people say these ridiculous things?

I can't think of a saying that I don't really understand but I sometimes catch myself saying "what does that even mean?" when someone trots out a well worn phrase."

I kind of had an feeling it meant something like that, in which I now know my response to first colleague was a good un

The 2nd colleauge is fairly young, and think she was probably projecting her own insecurities. Told me other half, she found it quite funny.

I'm sure I'll think of others before the day is out

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Means they make you tap out before them and need to go hunting for seconds

When you put it like that, sounds fun

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Definition of 'to be eaten alive'

to be eaten alive

PHRASE [VERB inflects]

If you say that someone will be eaten alive, you mean that they will be completely destroyed or defeated by someone who is much stronger.

[informal]

He was certain Sid would be eaten alive by the hardened criminals in the jail.

From Collins dictionary site

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

(one) will eat (someone or something) for breakfast (redirected from I'll eat you for breakfast)

(one) will eat (someone or something) for breakfast

One will defeat someone or succeed at something very easily. Often used as part of a boast.

He can challenge me all he wants—I'm not worried! I'll eat that chump for breakfast!

If anyone can write a term paper in one night, it's Rich—he'll eat that assignment for breakfast!

From free dictionary site.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t get when Americans say “I could care less” it doesn’t make sense at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Means they make you tap out before them and need to go hunting for seconds

When you put it like that, sounds fun

But I can tell you it’s far from the truth normally in my experience the one saying it is blowing smoke and is normally the first to tap out

You know the oooo I ruin you two pumps and a slap

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don’t get when Americans say “I could care less” it doesn’t make sense at all"

Like double negatives - I didn't do nothing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get eaten alive by the midgies in west of Scotland….. literally

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

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"I don’t get when Americans say “I could care less” it doesn’t make sense at all"

It's totally the opposite of what they are trying to mean

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Means they make you tap out before them and need to go hunting for seconds

When you put it like that, sounds fun

But I can tell you it’s far from the truth normally in my experience the one saying it is blowing smoke and is normally the first to tap out

You know the oooo I ruin you two pumps and a slap "

Yes, that generally is the case I find. Was just a good laugh and giggle though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don’t get when Americans say “I could care less” it doesn’t make sense at all

Like double negatives - I didn't do nothing

Every time I hear it on a programme I get unreasonable angry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don’t get when Americans say “I could care less” it doesn’t make sense at all

It's totally the opposite of what they are trying to mean

Exactly. Although I quite like Americans in general they really have butchered the English language

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Cool as a Cucumber..

So if I didn't store them in my fridge, they'd still be cool?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think like others have said, it's mostly used for sexually confident women against men who may be a bit more shy. I've been told on here before that I would be eaten alive but think that was because of my age

It's good you can have a laugh with your partner about it though. It shows great communication and trust between you both

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think like others have said, it's mostly used for sexually confident women against men who may be a bit more shy. I've been told on here before that I would be eaten alive but think that was because of my age

It's good you can have a laugh with your partner about it though. It shows great communication and trust between you both

Well I certainly am a shy person, so I'll just chalk it down to that

Yes, it's so important to be able to communicate openly. Although do have our moments.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, and in terms of phrases I recently found out that saying "I'll swing for you" doesn't mean you're just going to punch someone

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