25 brilliant dad sayings and threats you'll have heard growing up in Manchester

Manchester dads are truly one of a kind, famous for one-liners so memorable we catch ourselves repeating their words of wisdom and jokes. Whether they're moaning about the house looking 'like Blackpool illuminations' or telling us they're 'off out to see a man about a dog', some of these turns of phrase have stuck over the years.

To celebrate Father's Day, we thought we'd take a look back at some of the memorable things our dads said to us when we were kids. Previously we've asked MEN readers for sayings and threats they remember hearing their dads say in years gone by.

Be aware, some of these sayings aren't exactly politically correct, and while a few may sound rather threatening, they were never meant to be taken seriously. Ranging from comical quips to dubious health and safety advice, these are the phrases that stick in our memories from childhood.

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Of course this isn't a complete list, so if you think there's a classic dad line that deserves a mention that we've missed, drop us a comment below.

Here's a dad-phrase that just trips off the tongue. The meaning of the message here is really not so much about your demise, but rather the dignity with which you meet it - or something like that.

Words of wisdom indeed. While Mancunian dads are known for their wit and warmth, they are also fiercely protective.

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