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Some phrases are just central to an Egyptian mother’s dictionary, here are ten! <\/p>\n

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1. And if I come and find it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anywhere between 5 and 20 dinars that you either get sneakily given or you get in a white envelope. The graduate will always fake rejecting the money (although they\u2019re secretly thrilled), until they finally accept.<\/p>\n

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2. May God grant me patience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Nefsy Afra7 Beek Ba2a (I want to celebrate you!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Every Egyptian mom’s major hurdle: getting their kid married off. <\/p>\n

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4. You don’t answer unless I call you ya zift<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. Put that piece of trash down and go study!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At our phones.<\/p>\n

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6. I’m leaving this house!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Used most often when you’re fighting with your siblings!<\/p>\n

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7. Do I look like your housekeeper?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8. Sit up straight!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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9. Take the trash on your way out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can’t leave the house without being tasked something.<\/p>\n


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10. Your dad is right there, deal with him!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A threat for when you’re asking for things they don’t want to give you.<\/p>\n

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We love our Egyptian moms!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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