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What does the phrase 'crack on' mean?
What does the phrase 'crack on' mean?
- To give up
- To ignore a task
- To continue doing something (correct)
- To take a break
Which phrase means to visit someone briefly?
Which phrase means to visit someone briefly?
- Crack on
- Pop round (correct)
- Pop out
- Do up
What does 'muck about' imply?
What does 'muck about' imply?
- To complete a task efficiently
- To waste time or behave foolishly (correct)
- To work diligently
- To show responsibility
What is the meaning of 'do up'?
What is the meaning of 'do up'?
Which expression means to leave the house for a short duration?
Which expression means to leave the house for a short duration?
What does 'fob off' mean?
What does 'fob off' mean?
Which term refers to misbehaving, usually in children or pets?
Which term refers to misbehaving, usually in children or pets?
What might you do if you say you are going to 'pop round'?
What might you do if you say you are going to 'pop round'?
If someone tells you to 'stop mucking about', what should you do?
If someone tells you to 'stop mucking about', what should you do?
Which phrase suggests putting effort into completing a task?
Which phrase suggests putting effort into completing a task?
What does 'get on with' imply in a practical context?
What does 'get on with' imply in a practical context?
What is the common context for using 'do up'?
What is the common context for using 'do up'?
Which phrase would you use if someone is trying to sell you a poor-quality item?
Which phrase would you use if someone is trying to sell you a poor-quality item?
If someone is 'playing up', what are they likely doing?
If someone is 'playing up', what are they likely doing?
What does the phrase 'kick up a fuss' mean?
What does the phrase 'kick up a fuss' mean?
Which of the following best describes the term 'get around to'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'get around to'?
If someone 'takes after' their mother, what does that mean?
If someone 'takes after' their mother, what does that mean?
Which phrase means to misbehave or cause problems?
Which phrase means to misbehave or cause problems?
What does the British slang term 'Nick' mean?
What does the British slang term 'Nick' mean?
If someone says they are 'miffed', what are they expressing?
If someone says they are 'miffed', what are they expressing?
The term 'Gaff' is used to refer to what?
The term 'Gaff' is used to refer to what?
What does the phrase 'pop round' mean?
What does the phrase 'pop round' mean?
Which of these phrases means to deceive someone with something of low value?
Which of these phrases means to deceive someone with something of low value?
If you 'crack on', what does that mean?
If you 'crack on', what does that mean?
If someone hasn't 'got around to' doing something, what does this imply?
If someone hasn't 'got around to' doing something, what does this imply?
What does it mean to 'pop out'?
What does it mean to 'pop out'?
If someone says, 'I take after my mother', what are they indicating?
If someone says, 'I take after my mother', what are they indicating?
What does the slang term 'scrummy' mean?
What does the slang term 'scrummy' mean?
If someone says they need a 'kip', what are they referring to?
If someone says they need a 'kip', what are they referring to?
What does the term 'naff' imply about something?
What does the term 'naff' imply about something?
Which statement best uses the slang term 'bog standard'?
Which statement best uses the slang term 'bog standard'?
What does it mean if something is described as 'dodgy'?
What does it mean if something is described as 'dodgy'?
In British slang, what does 'cracking' refer to?
In British slang, what does 'cracking' refer to?
What is the origin of the phrase 'a butcher's' in Cockney rhyming slang?
What is the origin of the phrase 'a butcher's' in Cockney rhyming slang?
Which idiom would someone use if they wanted to express that something is not their preference?
Which idiom would someone use if they wanted to express that something is not their preference?
If someone describes a film as 'naff,' what are they likely indicating?
If someone describes a film as 'naff,' what are they likely indicating?
What does the slang term 'have a butcher's' mean?
What does the slang term 'have a butcher's' mean?
What sentiment might be conveyed if someone says an opportunity seems 'dodgy'?
What sentiment might be conveyed if someone says an opportunity seems 'dodgy'?
When someone refers to a 'scrummy' cake, what are they likely expressing?
When someone refers to a 'scrummy' cake, what are they likely expressing?
Which of the following best describes 'bog standard'?
Which of the following best describes 'bog standard'?
If someone asked you to 'have a kip', what should you do?
If someone asked you to 'have a kip', what should you do?
What does the phrase 'threw a spanner in the works' mean?
What does the phrase 'threw a spanner in the works' mean?
What is meant by 'the full monty'?
What is meant by 'the full monty'?
What does the term 'chuffed to bits' express?
What does the term 'chuffed to bits' express?
What does 'gone pear-shaped' mean?
What does 'gone pear-shaped' mean?
What does it mean to be 'up the duff'?
What does it mean to be 'up the duff'?
What is implied by saying someone is 'off their rocker'?
What is implied by saying someone is 'off their rocker'?
What does the idiom 'in for a penny, in for a pound' imply?
What does the idiom 'in for a penny, in for a pound' imply?
What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' refer to?
What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' refer to?
What does 'in a pickle' mean?
What does 'in a pickle' mean?
Which phrase means something has gone wrong?
Which phrase means something has gone wrong?
What does being 'up the duff' mean?
What does being 'up the duff' mean?
What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?
What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?
What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' imply?
What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' imply?
What do British people commonly call a 'pram'?
What do British people commonly call a 'pram'?
What is a 'dummy' in British slang?
What is a 'dummy' in British slang?
When might you say 'don't give up your day job'?
When might you say 'don't give up your day job'?
What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?
What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?
What is the British term for 'trash'?
What is the British term for 'trash'?
What does 'a bit of a pickle' indicate?
What does 'a bit of a pickle' indicate?
What does the expression 'give up your day job' suggest?
What does the expression 'give up your day job' suggest?
Which phrase means someone is lively and full of energy?
Which phrase means someone is lively and full of energy?
What is a 'chippy'?
What is a 'chippy'?
What does 'gone pear-shaped' suggest about a situation?
What does 'gone pear-shaped' suggest about a situation?
What connotation does 'up the duff' carry about pregnancy?
What connotation does 'up the duff' carry about pregnancy?
What does it mean if someone is described as 'off their rocker'?
What does it mean if someone is described as 'off their rocker'?
When might you use the phrase 'donkey's years'?
When might you use the phrase 'donkey's years'?
What does 'to throw a spanner in the works' mean?
What does 'to throw a spanner in the works' mean?
Which of the following idioms would be appropriate for describing a futile effort?
Which of the following idioms would be appropriate for describing a futile effort?
What does the expression 'get you' convey in British slang?
What does the expression 'get you' convey in British slang?
In British slang, what could the exclamation 'ooh' signify?
In British slang, what could the exclamation 'ooh' signify?
When someone says 'blimy', what are they expressing?
When someone says 'blimy', what are they expressing?
How is the phrase 'you what?' commonly used?
How is the phrase 'you what?' commonly used?
What is the primary purpose of the video mentioned?
What is the primary purpose of the video mentioned?
What does the speaker identify as their accent?
What does the speaker identify as their accent?
What advice is given regarding small talk?
What advice is given regarding small talk?
According to the discussion, what can make learning a British accent as an adult easier?
According to the discussion, what can make learning a British accent as an adult easier?
What does the speaker suggest about private lessons?
What does the speaker suggest about private lessons?
How is the importance of practicing during recovery from a setback emphasized?
How is the importance of practicing during recovery from a setback emphasized?
What general attitude does the speaker promote toward learning slang?
What general attitude does the speaker promote toward learning slang?
What can be inferred about the audience's engagement during the live lesson?
What can be inferred about the audience's engagement during the live lesson?
What action does the speaker mention needing to do at the end of the session?
What action does the speaker mention needing to do at the end of the session?
How does the speaker feel about engaging with the audience?
How does the speaker feel about engaging with the audience?
Flashcards
Crack on
Crack on
To continue doing something.
Pop round
Pop round
To visit someone briefly.
Get on with
Get on with
To continue doing something, often a task you don't enjoy.
Muck about
Muck about
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Do up
Do up
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Pop out
Pop out
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Fob off
Fob off
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Play up
Play up
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Casual English lesson
Casual English lesson
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British phrases and slang
British phrases and slang
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Phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs
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To understand
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Comments in the chat
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Christmas mug
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British specific phrasal verbs
British specific phrasal verbs
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Kick up a fuss
Kick up a fuss
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Get around to
Get around to
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Take after
Take after
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Nick
Nick
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Miffed
Miffed
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Gaff
Gaff
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Scrummy
Scrummy
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Kip
Kip
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Have a butchers
Have a butchers
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Bog standard
Bog standard
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Dodgy
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Cracking
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Not my cup of tea
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Throw a spanner in the works
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The full monty
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Chuffed to bits
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Up the duff
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Throw a wobbly
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Full of beans
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Donkey's years
Donkey's years
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Brolly
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Chippy
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Copper
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Trolley
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Pram
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Dummy
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Rubbish
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Nappy
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Gone pear-shaped
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Off your rocker
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Don't give up your day job
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In a pickle
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It's not my cup of tea
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In for a penny, in for a pound
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Flogging a dead horse
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Off the cuff
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On a whim
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Too scared to look a man in the eye
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Get you
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Oo
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Blimy
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You are
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Best strategy for learning
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Standard English accent
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Small Talk
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Learning a British accent
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Study Notes
British Phrases and Slang
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Phrasal Verbs:
- Crack on: Continue doing something. Example: "Let's crack on and finish this project."
- Pop round: Visit someone briefly. Example: "I'll pop round to your house later."
- Get on with: Continue doing something, usually a task not enjoyable. Example: "Get on with your homework!"
- Muck about: Waste time or behave in a silly way. Example: "Stop mucking about and get to work."
- Do up: Renovate or repair something. Example: "I'm going to do up my bathroom."
- Pop out: Leave the house for a short period. Example: "I'm just going to pop out for some milk."
- Fob off: Deceive someone by offering something of low value. Example: "He tried to fob me off with a broken item."
- Play up: Misbehave or cause problems. Example: "The children were playing up all day."
- Kick up: Cause trouble or a fuss. Example: "Don't kick up a fuss if your food is cold."
- Get around to: Finally do something you've been putting off. Example: "I haven't got around to finishing that report yet."
- Take after: Resemble a family member. Example: "She takes after her mother in looks."
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Slang Terms:
- Nick: Steal. Example: "He nicked my phone." (Also, to be arrested)
- Miffed: Upset or annoyed. Example: "I'm miffed that you didn't text me."
- Gaff: House or home. Example: "I was at her gaff last night."
- Scrummy/Yummy: Absolutely delicious. Example: "This cake is scrummy."
- Kip: Nap or short sleep. Example: "I need a kip."
- Butcher: Look. Example: "Have a butcher at this."
- Naf: Uncool, tacky (not fashionable). Example: "That outfit is a bit naff."
- Bog standard: Basic or ordinary. Example: "Just a bog standard phone."
- Dodgy: Risky, suspicious, or of poor quality. Example: "That deal sounds dodgy."
- Cracking: Excellent. Example: "That's a cracking idea."
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Idioms:
- Not my cup of tea: Not my preference.
- In for a penny, in for a pound: If you're going to commit, go all the way.
- Up the duff: Pregnant.
- Gone pear-shaped: Something has gone wrong.
- Off your rocker: Crazy or insane.
- Flogging a dead horse: Wasting time on something that won't succeed.
- In a pickle: In a difficult situation.
- Don't give up your day job: You're not very good at that (a joke).
- Throw a wobbly: Become very angry or have a tantrum.
- Full of beans: Lively and full of energy.
- Donkey's years: A very long time.
- Throw a spanner in the works: Cause a problem or complication.
- The full monty: The full amount expected, desired, or possible.
- Chuffed to bits: Extremely happy or pleased.
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Nouns:
- Broly: Umbrella
- Telly: Television
- Chippy: Place to buy fish and chips
- Copper: Cup of tea
- Trolley: Shopping cart
- Pram/Push chair: Baby carriage
- Dummy: Pacifier
- Rubbish: Trash
- Nappy: Diaper
- Jumpers: Sweaters
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Exclamations:
- Get you: Wow, that's very impressive
- Ooh: Surprise or mock surprise (often somewhat adult)
- Blimy: Surprise or astonishment
- You are: Show surprise, almost like disbelief.
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