If you grew up in Merseyside you will remember these sayings from your parents

How many have you heard of?

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1. "You're either in or you're out!"

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

2. "Stop standing there like one of Lewis's"

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3. "It's like Blackpool Illuminations in here."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

4. "Don't sit too close to the TV or you'll get square eyes."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

5. "Cheer up, if the wind blows your face will stick like that."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

6. "I’ve got eyes in the back of my head."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

7. "Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about."

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8. "Going on a message."

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9. "If you eat your crusts you will get curly hair."

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10. "Were you born in a barn?"

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11. "Got a mouth like Mersey tunnel."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

12. "I'm not heating the street."

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

13. "How long is a piece of string?"

Did you ever hear your parents use this saying?

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