Who Egged You On? Understanding This Expressive Phrase

Have you ever wondered how to express “谁在怂恿你？” in English? The answer lies in the delightful phrase “Who egged you on?” 🥚

What Does “To Egg On” Mean?

The expression “egg on” means to encourage someone to do something, especially something that they do not want to do or should not do. In simpler terms, when someone is egging you on, they are gently nudging you into an action, often with a hint of mischief.😏

Curious Connection: Eggs and Encouragement

You might be asking yourself: What’s the connection between eggs and urging someone along? 🤔 While it seems strange at first, the term “egg” actually stems from the Old Norse word “eggja”, meaning to incite or encourage. Over time, this evolved into the phrase we know today. Fascinating, right? It’s as if we have our own form of linguistic wordplay! 😒

Real-Life Example

Let’s see how this phrase can fit into a casual conversation:

Fouzia: Hey girrrrl, I voted for you! 😉💅
Yingzi: Who egged you on? 😅🔨
娅娅: 英子我了投你一票哟~
英子: Who 撺掇 you? (这tm给我报的名儿???)

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