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Top 20 Mom Catchphrases That Still Make You Roll Your Eyes

ByVictoria Cornell December 5, 2023December 5, 2023
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Mothers are typically our earliest source of love and care. They provide support during challenging moments and offer valuable guidance when we require it. Every mother seems to possess a distinct “catchphrase,” a phrase they frequently utter while trying to assist their children through tough times, navigating heartbreak, or enduring a rough day. These catchphrases can range from genuinely comforting to eye-roll-inducing. Does your mother’s catchphrase appear in this post?

Food Catchphrases

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One said, “At the grocery store and looking at prices: “What? Do they put gold in it?”

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Another added, “We’ve got food at home.”

A third replied, “Wait! This bit’s poisoned!” Said every time she walked past me while I was eating something, then promptly followed by her grabbing the “poisoned” bit of whatever I was eating and eating it herself.”

Rude Catchphrases

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A user added, “English is my mom’s second language, so instead of saying “It’s my way or the highway” my mom says “My way is the highway.”

A second user replied, “I’ll slap them into next Tuesday!” – anytime someone gives her flack.”

A third user wrote, “When looking for something mom told us to find, and we either legitimately couldn’t find it, or we were being lazy: “If I find it, I’m going to beat you with it.”

A fourth user even said, “My Mother’s version of this was “I brought you into this world. I can take you out of it.”

Helpful Catchphrases

Helpful Catchphrases mom sitting and helping daughter with homework both smiling
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A popular comment was, “Finesse, not force” I have to admit, over the years, it’s helped me step back and take a breath before I end up breaking something in frustration.”

Another added, “Choices and consequences” Recently, I quoted it to my daughter (she was dancing in the bath, slipped and banged her head), and I realized I am my mom.”

A third responded, “You gotta plan your work and work your plan!” – she watches too much Dr. Phil, I think.”

Loving Catchphrases

Loving Catchphrases mom holding and kissing son outside baby boy smiling
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A user added, “All I know is I love you.” followed by a close second, “I’m doing the best I can.”

Bored Catchphrases

Bored Catchphrases woman standing and looking bored at phone while pushing girl in swing
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One replied, “If you’re bored, it’s your own fault,” Which is absolutely true.”

A second responded. “Mine said, “You can’t be bored. There are books.” I read a lot. Thanks, Mom.”

A third added, “Did I hear you say you’re BORED? Want to do something? I’ve got something for you to do! (Chores, of course.).”

Musical Catchphrases

Musical Catchphrases woman sitting with girl playing guitar happily
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A popular comment was, “Y’all gonna make me lose my mind up in here.” My mother could never resist quoting DMX when we were being bad.”

A second comment read, “Oh god, my extremely white and extremely suburban mom loves singing this and the Milkshake song. My brother also had a brief Jontron phase, and she picked up saying “who CAAAAARES? I don’t— I don’t even caaaaaaaaare!!”

Caring Catchphrases

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A user commented, “Aw man! That’s the pits! What’s up with that??” when something doesn’t go well.”

Another user replied, “My mom would encourage us with “Don’t give up. It’s always in the last place you look.”

Intelligence Catchphrases

Intelligence Catchphrases woman sitting with girl coloring
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“If you had any brains, you’d be dangerous” – Mom.”

A second replied, “My grandma used to say “if your brains were dynamite, you’d have just enough to blow your nose.”

Social Media Catchphrases

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A most-liked comment was, “I saw it on “The Facebook.”

A second comment was, “Playing that damn Nintendo..”

Se&ual Catchphrases

Sexual Catchphrases woman smiling at camera hair down pink shirt
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One user replied, “Never believe them when they say they’re on the pill.”

Another user added, “Mine said smex is like basketball. You dribble a little before you shoot. Thanks, Mom. They explained this in school. Please stop.”

Organization Catchphrases

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“Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” Guys, this quote doesn’t mean my mom is a hoarder.”

“Better looking at it than looking for it, ” The job site motto.”

Cute Catchphrases

Cute Catchphrases mom holding baby in towel
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A user finished up with, “What do you mean, Jellybean?” Source: Redditors

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