Hi Vianne, 'Kind words butter no parsnips' means when you are trying to win round someone with flattery. A lovely saying that I learnt from my sister.
Hi Dyan, 'Don't look at me with that tone of voice' can be continued with
'It smells a funny colour'!!!!
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