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don't worry your pretty little head

don't worry your pretty little head phrase: used to tell someone, usually a girl or woman, not to be concerned about a matter, implying that they do not have the mental capacity to understand it.

Phrase

don't worry your pretty little head

  1. (patronising or humorous) Used to tell someone, usually a girl or woman, not to be concerned about a matter, implying that they do not have the mental capacity to understand it.
    • You've put the plug in the wrong way round again, but don't worry your pretty little head: I'll fix it.

Questions about don't worry your pretty little head

What does don't worry your pretty little head mean?
Don't worry your pretty little head means used to tell someone, usually a girl or woman, not to be concerned about a matter, implying that they do not have the mental capacity to understand it.
What part of speech is don't worry your pretty little head?
Don't worry your pretty little head is a phrase.

Words near don't worry your pretty little head in the dictionary

  1. don't touch that dial
  2. don't tread on me
  3. don't try this at home
  4. don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs
  5. don't worry
  6. don't worry your pretty little head
  7. don't you know
  8. don't's
  9. don't-argue
  10. don't-argued
  11. don't-argues

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