The Brits have a lot of interesting phrases.
You don't want to be referred to asdim, a mug, or a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
You might want to take a nap if you'rezonked.
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A few sandwiches short of a picnic is a person who lacks common sense.
"Lenny Henry Christmas Special" was the first to document the phrase.
She is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Someone with strong interests or expertise in a niche area is referred to as anorak.
An anorak is a different synonym for raincoat than it is a synonym for raincoat. The "uncool" appearance of anorak coats is what inspired this word.
Thomas is an anorak when it comes to training.
"Bagsy" is the same as "shotgun" or "dibs" when a group of people are offered something.
School kids might call an item in a friend's lunch bag "bagsy" if the friend isn't going to eat it.
Does anyone desire it?
"Seems like bagsy!"
"Bee's knees" is a reference to a cool thing.
The popularity of this phrase in the US has waned since the turn of the century despite its British origins.
The phrase "bee's knees" was first used in the 18th century. The phrase now refers to something popular.
The Beatles are the bees' knees.
Abender is an extended period of drinking.
A person is on a binge of drinking and messing with things. It's possible to say that someone is on a weekend bender or a three-day bender.
He was at the end of his bender. He was a wreck.
A bird is an informal word for a girl.
The phrase is misogynistic in nature. A woman between the ages of 18 and 50 is usually described as attractive.
There's a bird over there." She's in tip top shape.
To pull a blinder requires a lot of hard work and skill.
When the individual has been lucky and the person says it is in disbelief that the first person has pulled it off, the phrase is most often used.
Did you see that goal in the last minute? There was a man who pulled a blinder.
Similar to how "wicked" is used in New England, "bloody" is used to add emphasis.
Many people disagree about the origin of the word. The Dutch word "blute" is believed to be the origin of it. The word is thought to be a contraction of a 17th-century phrase.
The first documentation of the slang's first use of the phrase "by our lady" disproves the second theory.
One of the most quintessentially British words on the list is "bloody", which is used in children's films such as "Harry Potter".
That was great.
"Bob's your uncle" is a very British phrase.
This phrase is often used to describe a process that isn't easy.
Slowly ease off the clutch after pressing down the clutch. You're driving, Bob!
It is completely ordinary with no frills or add-ons.
It's unclear if it's a word for a toilet or a standard one, but it adds to the idea that something is not special.
What was the location of the hostel? Nothing exciting to say. It's just your standard dorm.
In American English, the trunk is the boot of a car.
A popular pastime in the United Kingdom is attending or having your own car boot sale in which people usually sell knick-knacks and old personal items out of the back of their cars.
Don't shop in the boot.
A "botch job" is a repair job that has been completed quickly and will probably fall apart soon.
A "botch job" is something that has been done hastily.
Sam did a bad job on these shelves.
An umbrella is referred to as a "brolly"
A brolly is a must on a rainy day.
It's raining outside.
"Budge up" is similar to "scoot over"
Asking someone toudge up is an informal way of asking someone to make room for you.
There's a lot of space on that bench. Make some room for us as well.
"Builder's tea" is a strong brew of English breakfast tea with milk and sugar.
If they're working out in the cold, it's a good idea to give them a builder's tea while they work. The term came about this way.
There is a bacon sandwich and a tea. That's a good breakfast.
"Butcher's hook" is a rhyming phrase.
You are having a look at something if you are having a butcher.
Would you take a butcher to fix this bike for me?
"Cheeky" means an act that comes across as funny or endearing to other people.
Being mischievous at the same time means being funny.
The children of Joe tied my shoelaces together.
The monkeys.
Achinwag is a conversation.
A good chinwag is a good conversation with someone.
The jaw bobbing up and down is similar to a dog's tail.
I have not been able to get a word in edgeways for half an hour.
Something that's full to the brim or rammed could be described as "ckablock".
It can be shortened to "chocka". The phrase refers to heavy road traffic.
We should have gone the other route. The road is very busy.
It means full of pride and overjoyed.
You could describe yourself as "chuffed" if you get a promotion or meet a special person.
You got the promotion. That's good! You must be happy.
" Codswallop" means something that is not true.
It could be that the word derives from the words "cod" and "wallop", which historically meant "imitation" and "beer" respectively.
What a load of codswallop.
"Cream crackered" is a rhyming term for tired.
It's likely that the term came about due to the fact that it rhymes with something. The person who slaughtered worn out horses in the 19th and 20th century was known as a "knacker". You are exhausted if you are ready for the knacker's yard.
I'm done with this week and only Tuesday. I'm getting creamed.
"Dench" is a way of saying something is impressive or agreeable.
Dench is similar to "solid" or "cool" when used in response to another person.
The word means anything you want, according to Lethal Bizzle.
I'm going to cook spaghetti carbonara for you.
"Dech."
Someone who lacks common knowledge is referred to as dim.
Someone who is intelligent could be described as bright.
She's not very bright.
It's easy to do addle.
A young child's first steps could be a variation of the word toddle.
The doddle will be done.
A dog's dinner is not a good one.
It is also called a dog's breakfast.
You've made a dog a meal out of that paint job.
It is pointless to waste time doing nothing.
The 17th-century wordaffle means to flap about in the wind.
On your day off, what did you do?
We were not sure what to think.
"fit" is a description of a person's physical appearance.
You would call someone "fit" if you saw someone you liked.
He's in good shape.
To "flog" is the act of selling something quickly and cheaply.
"Flogging" refers to whipping a horse in order to make it move faster, so there is some speculation about whether you flog goods in order to make them shift faster, too." There is no evidence to support this theory.
I'm trying to get rid of my old couch. Are you aware of anyone who might be interested?
A full Monty is a pursuit to the absolute limits.
The phrase "full Monty" was taken as a synonym for stripping after the movie was released. "The full Monty" refers to taking something as far as it can go, like "the whole nine yards."
An old tailor is referred to as the "full Monty". Purchasing a full three piece suit, shirt, and all of the trimmings is what going "the full Monty" means.
The Christmas dinner had a lot of different things. You should have the full Monty if you are going to have a roast.
A person who is energetic, lively, or enthusiastic can be described as "full of beans".
Coffee beans could be a reference to this phrase.
You are full of beans this morning!
"Gaff" is not a formal word.
The origin of this phrase is unknown, but it is believed to derive from a music hall or theater in the 18th century.
Can you tell me what you're doing this weekend? If you want to attend, we have a party at our gaff.
A "geezer" is a man who can be described as "suave" or "dapper."
The term "geezers" is often used to refer to men from east London.
The 15th century "guiser" means well-dressed.
He is a proper geezer.
"gutted" is a synonym for devastated or upset.
You would be devastated if your favorite team lost.
I was devastated.
Teenagers and young people use the abbreviation "innit" a lot.
The phrase is used to confirm or agree with someone else's words.
Today is really cold.
"I'm innit."
A 'kip' is a short sleep or nap.
The term can mean both a nap and a long sleep.
It was a long day." I'm going to take a quick snack when we get home.
"Leg it" means to escape or run for it.
When you're trying to escape a situation by running away, it's the most common use of it.
We legged it when the lights came on.
"Miffed" is a word meaning slightly irritated or annoyed.
"Miffed" could be derived from the German word "Muffen" which means "to suck".
I can't tell you how upset I was.
It is possible to refer to something of the highest caliber with the word "Mint".
Something that's just "mint" doesn't have to be pre-owned in order for it to be derived from "mint condition."
The shoes are mint.
"Mortal" is a description of a person who is highly intoxicated.
The reality TV show "Geordie Shore" made "mortal" a household word in 2011.
I was wondering if you saw Scott last night. He was no longer alive.
Someone has been made a fool of.
"Mug" is thought to have started in London with the word "cockney". It's a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of.
Did you sign that contract? You're such a mug, that's right.
To "mug off" someone is to make a fool of them by deceiving them.
The phrase is common on the show.
He is going on a date. I feel like I've been mugged off.
You are mugging me off.
Something means to steal.
A prison can be referred to as "The Nick" It's believed that the phrase "to nick" as in to steal influenced the term "prison" as it's similar to being "stolen" away.
Is that the one you nicked?
You will end up in the Nick if you get caught.
A person who is "on the pull" goes out on a night out with the intention of getting a sexual partner.
"Pull" can be used as a way to say something. You've kissed someone if you've pulled them.
You look good." Do you plan on pulling?
Rubbish, trash, or garbage is what "pants" means.
It's usually used to say something is not good, like "blows" or "reeks."
That is a pair of pants.
Apea-souper is a thick fog caused by air pollution.
The thick, choking smog that settled over London was caused by a lot of people burning fossil fuels in close proximity.
Pea soup was compared to the smogs due to their density.
It's a pea-souper out there, so be careful when you drive.
The meaning of "pop your clogs" is to die.
Around the time of the industrial revolution, this cheery phrase is thought to have originated from factory workers in the northern part of the country. Employees had to wear hard shoes to protect their feet while working.
The idea is that when someone pops their clogs, their toes point up in the air as they die.
Do you know what happened to John's old man? Didn't he just pop his shoes?
"Poppycock" means something that is not true.
This quintessentially British phrase derives from the Dutch words "pap" and "kak" which mean " soft" and "dung".
It was a load of poppycock.
Sometimes "Quids in" means invested in something.
Someone who'squids in has invested in an opportunity that is going to benefit them a lot.
"Quid" means "pounds" in English. Five quid is $5.
He's going to be quids in if it all goes well.
"Shirty" is a description of a person who is short-tempered.
There is a lot of debate about the meaning of this slang.
The word "shirt" is derived from a word in the Germanic language. Some people think that "shirty" has something to do with disheveledness.
I don't want you to get shirty with me.
"Skew-whiff" is a word.
Askew can mean tilted on one side in the US.
Is that painting just me or is it something else?
Skive is avoiding work or school by pretending to be sick.
The French word for "to slink away" is "skive".
We were able to go to the park on a weekday because he skived off school.
"Smarmy" is a description of a person who is scheming.
The earliest documented uses of the word suggest that someone who is "smarmy" is also "speck" or "slippery."
He is a smarmy geezer.
"Take the biscuit" is similar to "take the cake"
Taking the biscuit is the same as taking a medal for stupidity.
You might say that someone has "taken the biscuit" if they do something that makes them angry.
The lawnmower at 3 a.m. really takes the biscuit, despite the dog barking at 5:30 a.m.
To take the mickey is to take liberties at the expense of others.
It can be used in either a happy or angry way.
"Take the Mickey" is a rhyming acronym that means "take the p**s."
It's hey! Don't get the mickey.
"Waffle" means to not get to the point while talking.
You might say that someone is talking "waffle" or that they are "waffling" when they make a great speech.
In the 17th century, to "waff" became a way of saying "I'm not sure" or "I don't know".
He should stop waffling on.
It was a load of waffle.
Someone is silly or incompetent.
The meaning of the term has changed over the last 50 years. According to dictionary.com, a "wally" was someone who was unfashionable in the 1960's.
You wally, don't put a mug on the newspaper.
To whine means to moan, groan, and complain in a way that is annoying.
It is thought to be unnecessary or over the top.
"Don't whing."
It means to mind your own business.
You could tell someone to "wind their neck in" and not worry about issues that don't affect them.
This classic phrase is used to tell someone that their opinion is not appreciated.
"Stop being so curious!"
Anked means exhausted or tired.
It can be used to refer to someone who is already asleep or under the influence of drugs.
I was going to go out tonight but I didn't finish my work until after midnight.
He was zonked when I returned.
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