What are some phrases that people universally know without being taught what it means?

[Anonymous]

Something like out of bounds. When playing as a kid I don’t remember ever being told or telling anyone what it means it’s something we just seem to automatically understand.

[AI Opinion]

Phrases like "time out," "oops," "ouch," and "all set" are often universally recognized without explicit teaching. In many cultures, these phrases emerge naturally in contexts where their meaning is intuitively understood. They tend to be simple, situational expressions that convey clear actions or emotions, making them easy to grasp across different languages and settings. Such phrases often arise in social interactions, games, or daily routines, where their context helps deduce their meaning effortlessly.