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Baby bump
Meaning
The protruding belly of a pregnant woman. Also used to describe the unborn child itself.
Examples
Joan doesn’t really want to make it public that she was pregnant but pretty soon her baby bump is going to make it obvious.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 1980s
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Children should be seen and not heard
Meaning
Old proverb suggesting that children should not impinge on the adult world.
Examples
Grandma is a bit strict. We shouldn’t judge her though – things were tougher in her childhood. She was expected to be seen and not heard.
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Where is it used?
Rarely used seriously any longer. Now more likely be heard in black and white movies than in real life.
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