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12-26-2020 04:28 PM - edited 12-26-2020 04:28 PM
@Love my grandkids Bong it in the boot, = toss it in the trunk
12-26-2020 05:27 PM
My Mother was British and I grew up with a parcel full of sayings and dittys....
Any old iron
Any old iron
Any any old iron
You look sweet
Talk about a treat
You look dapper from your topper to your feet
Dressed in style
Brand new tile, Father's brand new Tie on
I wouldn't give a Tuppance for your old watch and chain
Old iron
Old iron..... LOL!!
12-27-2020 10:10 AM
@Q4u wrote:My Mother was British and I grew up with a parcel full of sayings and dittys....
Any old iron
Any old iron
Any any old iron
You look sweet
Talk about a treat
You look dapper from your topper to your feet
Dressed in style
Brand new tile, Father's brand new Tie on
I wouldn't give a Tuppance for your old watch and chain
Old iron
Old iron..... LOL!!
These are great!
12-27-2020 10:16 AM
@NigelSparkles wrote:I love some of the British expressions as well. One of my favorites is from Mary Poppins. "Close your mouth Michael, we are not a codfish". Don't know why it always makes me laugh, but it does every time.
That makes me laugh every time too!
12-27-2020 10:23 AM - edited 12-27-2020 10:24 AM
@camelot wrote:Google:
Definition of keep your hair on—used to tell someone not to become too excited or upsetKeep your hair on.
My definition of keep your hair on: don't get your panties in a twist!
12-27-2020 01:25 PM
I never understood the word "Bloody" used to emphasize. It just seems out of good taste and not a pleasant thought? "He bloody well better have finished that project!"
It must have some meaning?
12-27-2020 02:20 PM
When I lived in another state I had a friend who was from Great Britain. I used to get such a kick out of her expressions. My favorite one which I can't post here was the saying they use when someone has had too much to drink. P..... as a newt. That one I had never heard before.
12-27-2020 02:25 PM
@PhilaLady1 wrote:And Bob's your uncle !
Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt!
Fancy a cuppa? I fancy saying "fancy" instead of "like."
Ta (means thank you)
12-27-2020 02:31 PM
@Gorgf wrote:I never understood the word "Bloody" used to emphasize. It just seems out of good taste and not a pleasant thought? "He bloody well better have finished that project!"
It must have some meaning?
I think it's supposed to be unpleasant. From what I can tell, it's similar to a swear word over there. Not quite. But not considered a particularly nice or even neutral word to say.
12-27-2020 02:34 PM
@Gorgf wrote:I never understood the word "Bloody" used to emphasize. It just seems out of good taste and not a pleasant thought? "He bloody well better have finished that project!"
It must have some meaning?
I can understand that. I do rather like 'bloody hell' and use that one sometimes
But the 'bloody' thing is probably less offensive for me than one American phrase I see from time to time (mostly here on QVC, thankfully) that is - 'stinkin' cute'. UGH! That one skeeves me out for whatever reason.
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