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Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by Hila12(m): 10:43am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Hello, I'm a Nigerian(proud) who's been privileged some time overseas, especially the UK where I've lived a while studying the British Language and Culture in general. If you intend visiting the UK, there are common informal words/phrases spoken by the British that might sound somewhat strange to you - but no worries, here are some meanings below: Are you alright? - it's a popular greeting that means 'Are you okay?'. Common responses are Yes I'm alright, you? or Not bad at all, how about you? *Note: They don't mean you are insane or anything by the question. Hey Mate! - 'mate' means friend/pal in Britain. So this means 'Hello Friend'. *Note: They don't mean you are their age mates, hence you shouldn't be offended by this. It's just their friendly way of saying hello. What do you reckon? - reckon means 'think' in this context. They actually mean 'What do you think?' *Note: However, Do you reckon a trip to Nigeria means 'Do you fancy a trip to Nigeria' Be in my office about half-twelve - would mean 'Be in my office half past twelve (12:30) ' *Note: Half-three means 3:30 and so on. Do you fancy the South African lecturer? - would mean 'Do you like the South African lecturer?' *Note: 'Fancy' here could also mean 'Are you attracted to the South African lecturer?' Can you spare a ffag please? - ffag implies 'cigarette'. This would mean 'Can you spare a cigarette' Take out the rubbish - would mean 'Take out the trash/waste bin' Can I have a cuppa - 'cuppa' means a cup of tea/coffee. I'm in a flight tomorrow - would mean 'My flight is tomorrow' Don't take the piss out of me - 'Don't take advantage of me' There are many popular phrases and idioms used in Britain, but will leave it here for now. Do you know any? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by MrMann1(m): 10:51am On Apr 18, 2015 |
It does not sound completely strange. Even a kid would easily decipher those phrases. 2 Likes |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by phabuloz(m): 10:51am On Apr 18, 2015 |
You're right, have heard couple of it in movies 1 Like |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by phabuloz(m): 10:52am On Apr 18, 2015 |
You're right, have heard couple of it in movies,but it's informal |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by Hila12(m): 10:55am On Apr 18, 2015 |
MrMann1:Yeah kinda true, but to few others who don't. |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by Nobody: 11:00am On Apr 18, 2015 |
I want celtic phrases, and I want them now. Give me celtic phrases right now! 1 Like |
Re: Popular Phrases Spoken In Britain And Their Meanings by Hila12(m): 11:07am On Apr 18, 2015 |
RickRichards: Haha be easy mate. Feel free teaching us if you know some. |
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