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"You suit it" instead of "it suits you" - is that a Scottish expression?Interest forums / Speaking in Tongues | ||
I've come across it twice - "You don't suit nicknames" in a book, and "you suit pink so well" from an acquaintance. Both were Scottish. Can anyone confirm or otherwise? | ||
I know I'd use "you suit it", but I'm Scottish so can't necessarily help I'm afraid! | 1 | |
#1 -- I think that does help. So far we've got three Scots using it and as far as I know no one else. | 2 | |
I also say things like "you suit that colour" and I'm a Geordie. Edited by: thewomanwho Edited by: thewomanwho | 3 | |
I live in Scotland but I don't think the phrase is necessarily Scottish. I'll keep my ears peeled | 4 | |
I'd say 'you suit it', and I'm a Geordie too. | 5 | |
So far it's just from Tyneside north. | 6 | |