English · Proverb Attested

don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đừng giả định đưa ra lời khuyên cho những người có kinh nghiệm hơn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Food

Common questions

What does “don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs” mean?

Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.

Is “don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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