Idiom

Ups a daisy

What does "Ups a daisy" mean?

A saying, usually to a child, after a stumble or fall, to encourage them to get up. (ups is a variant of whoops).

Ups a daisy

America, 20th century. The expression sounds old and English, but it isn’t.

A saying, usually to a child, after a stumble or fall, to encourage them to get up. (ups is a variant of whoops).

Worldwide, but considered dated and coy by many.

  • Ooh, Tommy the toddler, fallen over again have you? Never mind - ups a daisy and let's try again.