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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Lifestyle
Jess Molyneux

25 sayings that make perfect sense to anyone who grew up in Manchester

There are plenty of words, phrases and pronunciations that might not mean much to many - but for those who grew up in Manchester, they make perfect sense!

Sometimes considered strange or even grammatically incorrect to other regions, if you were raised in the city, it's likely you have said or heard something that seems alien elsewhere. Whether these were said by grandparent, parents, neighbours or pals, or whether we still say them ourselves, these are some of the phrases we were raised with.

Some may be instantly recognisable, whereas others have been bound to certain generations or areas of the region or showcase our northern roots. But if you ask us, they only add to our charm.

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