13 of the best sayings you'll only understand if you've lived in Leeds

They are the sayings which you’ll only understand if you’ve lived in the world’s greatest city – Leeds.

Your YEP has been asking readers if you weren't born-and-bred in the city, what's one expression that really threw you the first time you heard it. And you have responded in your droves. Here’s a selection of the best answers posted on the Yorkshire Evening Post facebook page. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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