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ma heid's mince
What does ma heid's mince mean?
An expression meaning one is confused or muddled.
"Efter that lecture, ma heid's mince."
Origin
Scots, combining 'heid' (head) with 'mince' (a mush/mess).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ma heid's mince' mean?
It literally means 'my head's mince' and is used to say you're confused, muddled or your brain feels like mush.
How do you use 'ma heid's mince'?
You'd say it after something overwhelming, as in 'Efter that lecture, ma heid's mince'.
Where does 'ma heid's mince' come from?
It's Scots, pairing 'heid' (head) with 'mince' (minced meat, i.e. a mush) to picture a muddled brain.
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