Μην μου χάνεσαι

[SBE]

In my example, the last time I heard it I was about ten and I had just had an accident that required a rush to A&E for lots of stitches and I was crying and the doctor told me that as a joke. So for an injury that might leave a mark. Implying that by the time the child becomes old enough to look for a marriage partner (pc all the way), the injury will have healed and there would be no disfigurement that might repel potential suitors.

 

[drsiebenmal]

You can use it jokingly regardless of age:

-- Τι απρόσεκτος που είμαι! Εξήντα χρονών άνθρωπος, χτύπησα το κεφάλι μου μπαίνοντας στο αυτοκίνητο.
-- Χα, χα. Ε, μέχρι να παντρευτείς θα γιάνει...

meaning "it's no big deal".

 

[Theseus]

Thanks for all additions to my thread & for the explanation & example of the saying.

 

[panadeli]

What does μη μου χάνεσαι mean?

Don't disappear without a trace i.e. Drop by, drop a line or call me sometime soon > Keep in touch.

To use a similar syntax in English: Don't you go missing on me.

Άλλη επιλογή:
Don't be a stranger