It's the age of 32 when women start talking to their children with phrases their own mothers used, a survey has revealed.

Nearly 40 per cent of the respondents admitted using their mother's expressions and a quarter even claimed to talk this way with their partners. These include, "What did your last slave die of?" and "You don't know you're born". The poll of 1,000 men and women found that worrying more, stocking up on groceries and going to bed early are also signs, the 'Daily Express' reported.