don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.
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).
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.