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dian | 22:40 Tue 09th Jul 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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my mum used to say when we asked her what was for tea,layos for medlers,anyone else heard of this saying and what it means?
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It's simply a phrase to fob off children asking awkward questions. There are other variations; see http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/bulletin_board/1/messages
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08:17 Wed 10th Jul 2002
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My dad used to say it - it's "Leo's for meddlers." implying that children who ask too many questions will be eaten by a lion.
11:59 Wed 10th Jul 2002

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