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grandmother
grand·moth·er G0226300 (grănd′mŭth′ər, grăn′-)n.1. The mother of one's father or mother.2. A female ancestor.grandmother (ˈɡrænˌmʌðə; ˈɡrænd-) n1. the mother of one's father or mother2. (often plural) a female ancestor3. (often capital) a familiar term of address for an old woman4. teach one's grandmother to suck eggs See egg18grand•moth•er (ˈgrænˌmʌð ər, ˈgrænd-, ˈgræm-)
n. 1. the mother of one's father or mother. 2. a female ancestor. [1375–1425] grand′moth`er•ly, adj. grand′moth`er•li•ness, n. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  grandmother - the mother of your father or mothergran, grandma, grannie, granny, nanna, nangrandparent - a parent of your father or mothernan - your grandmother |
grandmothernoun gran, granny, grandma, nan My grandmothers are both widows.Translationsgrandfather (ˈgrӕnfaːðə) grandmother (ˈgrӕnmaðə) , grandparent (ˈgrӕnpeərənt) noun the father or mother of one's father or mother. (外)祖父、祖母、祖父母 外祖父、外祖母、外祖父母 grandfather clock a clock with a tall usually wooden case which stands on the floor. 座鐘(落地式大擺鐘) 有摆的落地大座钟grandmother
don't teach your grandmother to suck eggsAn older person is wiser and more experienced and worldly than a young person may think—thus, the older person does not need to be taught. I may be 70, but I've been using a computer since before you were born! Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs, sonny!See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachteach (one's) grandmother to suck eggsTo try to teach an older person who is wiser and more experienced and worldly than a young person may think. Why are you explaining basic typing to Ethel? Yes, she's 70, but she's been using a computer since before you were born—quit teaching your grandmother to suck eggs.See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachteach one's grandmother to suck eggsFig. to try to tell or show someone more knowledgeable or experienced than oneself how to do something. Don't suggest showing Mary how to knit. It will be like teaching your grandmother to suck eggs. Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs. Bob has been playing tennis for years.See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachteach your grandmother to suck eggs BRITISHIf you teach your grandmother to suck eggs, you give advice about a subject to someone who knows more about it than you do. Look, I don't want to teach my grandmother to suck eggs, but haven't you done this the wrong way round? Note: You can also say that you teach your granny to suck eggs. At the risk of teaching my granny to suck eggs, wouldn't it be better to use this pan?See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachteach your grandmother to suck eggs presume to advise a more experienced person. The proverb you can't teach your grandmother to suck eggs has been used since the early 18th century as a caution against any attempt by the ignorant or inexperienced to instruct someone wiser or more knowledgeable.See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachteach your grandmother to suck ˈeggs (British English, informal) tell or show somebody how to do something that they can already do well, and probably better than you can: I don’t know why he’s telling Rob how to use the computer. It seems to me like teaching your grandmother to suck eggs.See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teachGrandmother
What does it mean when you dream about your grandmother?Grandmothers are symbols of wisdom and caretaking. A grandmother in a dream can indicate that important life lessons are assuming a prominent role in the dreamer’s life. This symbol can also indicate a regression to childhood needs. Grandmother
GRANDMOTHER, domestic relations. The mother of one's father or mother. The father's mother is called the paternal grandmother; the mother's mother is the maternal grandmother. grandmother
Synonyms for grandmothernoun granSynonymsSynonyms for grandmothernoun the mother of your father or motherSynonyms- gran
- grandma
- grannie
- granny
- nanna
- nan
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