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letsdothis Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 12 hours ago, nagachilli2 said: 'butter wouldn't melt in their mouth' sort of girls I've often pondered over that phrase, and it didn't make much sense to me, considering how it was used (not here). Logically thinking, if someone's mouth is so cold that it wouldn't melt butter, that would mean they're a pretty cold person. So, I finally looked it up. This is what Merriam-Webster says. Definition of butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth chiefly British —used to say that a person who appears to be innocent, sincere, or kind is really not Is that what you meant? Some of the other instances where I've seen it used gave the impression that it meant the opposite of what M-W says. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nagachilli2 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 7 hours ago, letsdothis said: I've often pondered over that phrase, and it didn't make much sense to me, considering how it was used (not here). Logically thinking, if someone's mouth is so cold that it wouldn't melt butter, that would mean they're a pretty cold person. So, I finally looked it up. This is what Merriam-Webster says. Definition of butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth chiefly British —used to say that a person who appears to be innocent, sincere, or kind is really not Is that what you meant? Some of the other instances where I've seen it used gave the impression that it meant the opposite of what M-W says. Yes, that's what I meant Lets...The saying is used often here in UK... I say that about Ted, my little cockapoo, to other unsuspecting dogwalkers...He looks as cute as anything but he can be a bit feisty sometimes with other dogs, catching their owners by surprise... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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