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 )

Regina Tuyen Le

2021-12-19 03:12

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.

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

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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