These are sayings I heard often growing up. Do you have memories of a parent or grandparent saying something funny, catchy, or otherwise notable. Drop me a line or leave it in the comments below.

Sky blue scarlet turned up with yellow.
– Claire Gibbons St.Clair

When asked what to wear, Claire would often reply with this. I don’t know where she got it. Can’t find it on the web. Have you ever heard it?

He wouldn’t work in a candy store.
– Shorty Trisler

Often used when talking about his teenaged sons who didn’t do their chores.

If the knife slips, what will it cut clean off!
– Claire Gibbons St.Clair

Used whenever children started using a knife in the kitchen.