"children" idioms...
See also, a list of phrases that relate in some way to the word children
" Baby bump "
Meaning:
The protruding belly of a pregnant woman. Also used to describe the unborn child itself.
Example:
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.
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" Children should be seen and not heard "
Meaning:
Old proverb suggesting that children should not impinge on the adult world.
Example:
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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Rarely used seriously any longer. Now more likely be heard in black and white movies than in real life.
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