Do You Speak English?

Over the past year and a half, we've gotten a chance to really get to know some great British phrases and sayings.  I have had more laughs than I can count with friends and colleagues surrounding British sayings and what they mean.  Funny how we all speak the same language, yet often don't understand one another. There are more sayings than we could count, so here are some of our favorites:

Bingo Wings – Old lady flabby underarms

D’Reckly – Some time in the future (Cornish saying)

Fab – Fabulous

Lost her lot – Going crazy

She is about as useless at a chocolate teapot

He lost his phone at the tip – He lost his phone at the dump

It’s OK if you have a bit of a blub – It’s ok to cry

Friday is POETS day - Piss Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday

He’s not fit for a haircut – Patient is so sick they can’t tolerate any treatment

How Jammy is that! – How great is that!

The weather is pants - The weather is crap

I am well chuffed - I am excited

Aw Bless her - She’s so sweet

Brilliant - Fantastic

Lovely

Done and Dusted

Straight-away – Right away

I’ll get that sorted – I’ll get that figured out

How long is a piece of string? - There’s no way of knowing

Sack the Juggler – Said when someone drops something loudly

Blimey

Jolly Good

Poppet – Term of endearment for young kid

Having a wobbly - Throwing a fit

Silly Sausage - Silly goose

Taking the Mickey out - Giving someone a hard time

He’s a bit camp - feminine

Gobbing off - Mouthing off

Bobs your uncle - There you have it

Spend a penny - Go to the bathroom

What’s she like? – She’s a bit crazy

Cheerio - Hello