teach (one's) grandmother to suck eggs



teach (one's) grandmother to suck eggs

To try to teach an older person who is wiser and more experienced and wordly than a young person may think. Why are you explaining basic typing to Ethel? Yes, she's 70, but she's been using a computer since before you were born—quit teaching your grandmother to suck eggs.
See also: egg, grandmother, suck, teach

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jerker-Swedish
Somerled-Scottish
Jane[dʒein]
Amadeus[.æmə'di:əs]
Ainhoa-Basque
Aydan (1)-Turkish