Old fashioned sayings

 

English has some lovely, slightly old-fashioned sayings. Though young people might not use them as much as the older generation, most young Brits certainly understand them. And if you use them, you’ll endear yourself to anyone who’s listening. And you’ll certainly sound like you know English very well. 

8. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do

This is more of a dad joke than something your grandmother might say. It means behave yourself, or be good. It’s also sometimes used to tell someone to have fun. 

‘You’re going to Thailand? Well, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.’