It runs in their blood

Hello,

I'm not sure if I use this phrase corretly. Can I say, 'It runs in girls' blood to gossip'?

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Dready

Hello,

I'm not sure if I use this phrase corretly. Can I say, 'It runs in girls' blood to gossip'?

Thank you.

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I wouldn't.

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Originally Posted by bhaisahab

I wouldn't.

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Can you please suggest a better variant? Please, don't be put off by the meaning of the sentence. I'm trying to think of some idiomatic expression. Of course, I can say, 'Girls tend to gossip' or 'Girls like gossiping'. But that's too simple.

Girls gossip; it runs in their blood.

I was afraid some women might find it offensive.

Right (it is offensive)

You might be able to say:

Some girls like to gossip. It's in their nature.

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Originally Posted by Dready

I was afraid some women might find it offensive.

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Stated as I did, it most likely will be perceived as offensive.

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Originally Posted by BobSmith

Stated as I did, it most likely will be perceived as offensive.

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OK, then I will most likely use your variant. I'm just kidding.

Thanks all for your replies.