Whoops-a-daisy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Whoops-a-daisy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-12-19 03:12

Meaning of Whoops-a-daisy

Synonyms:

Oops-a-daisy , whoops , whoopsie-daisy , oopsie-daisy , upsy-daisy , oops

Whoops-a-daisy British informal exclamation

A surprise or apologies exclamation, such as when someone falls or drops something.

Whoops-a-daisy! I'm sorry, Mom. I just accidentally knocked over your vase.

Whoops-a-daisy! I must mixed you up with my closed friend. Please accept my apology.

Other phrases about:

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties
button your lip
To stop talking about anything

Origin of Whoops-a-daisy

This term dated back to the mid-19th century as a variation on upsy-daisy.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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