British Phrases and Slang

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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?

  • Crack on
  • Pop round (correct)
  • Pop out
  • Do up

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'?

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Which expression means to leave the house for a short duration?

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What does 'fob off' mean?

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Which term refers to misbehaving, usually in children or pets?

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What might you do if you say you are going to 'pop round'?

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If someone tells you to 'stop mucking about', what should you do?

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Which phrase suggests putting effort into completing a task?

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What does 'get on with' imply in a practical context?

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What is the common context for using 'do up'?

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Which phrase would you use if someone is trying to sell you a poor-quality item?

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If someone is 'playing up', what are they likely doing?

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What does the phrase 'kick up a fuss' mean?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'get around to'?

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If someone 'takes after' their mother, what does that mean?

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Which phrase means to misbehave or cause problems?

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What does the British slang term 'Nick' mean?

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If someone says they are 'miffed', what are they expressing?

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The term 'Gaff' is used to refer to what?

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What does the phrase 'pop round' mean?

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Which of these phrases means to deceive someone with something of low value?

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If you 'crack on', what does that mean?

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If someone hasn't 'got around to' doing something, what does this imply?

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What does it mean to 'pop out'?

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If someone says, 'I take after my mother', what are they indicating?

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What does the slang term 'scrummy' mean?

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If someone says they need a 'kip', what are they referring to?

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What does the term 'naff' imply about something?

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Which statement best uses the slang term 'bog standard'?

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What does it mean if something is described as 'dodgy'?

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In British slang, what does 'cracking' refer to?

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What is the origin of the phrase 'a butcher's' in Cockney rhyming slang?

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Which idiom would someone use if they wanted to express that something is not their preference?

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If someone describes a film as 'naff,' what are they likely indicating?

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What does the slang term 'have a butcher's' mean?

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What sentiment might be conveyed if someone says an opportunity seems 'dodgy'?

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When someone refers to a 'scrummy' cake, what are they likely expressing?

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Which of the following best describes 'bog standard'?

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If someone asked you to 'have a kip', what should you do?

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What does the phrase 'threw a spanner in the works' mean?

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What is meant by 'the full monty'?

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What does the term 'chuffed to bits' express?

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What does 'gone pear-shaped' mean?

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What does it mean to be 'up the duff'?

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What is implied by saying someone is 'off their rocker'?

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What does the idiom 'in for a penny, in for a pound' imply?

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What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' refer to?

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What does 'in a pickle' mean?

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Which phrase means something has gone wrong?

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What does being 'up the duff' mean?

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What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?

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What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' imply?

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What do British people commonly call a 'pram'?

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What is a 'dummy' in British slang?

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When might you say 'don't give up your day job'?

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What does it mean to 'throw a wobbly'?

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What is the British term for 'trash'?

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What does 'a bit of a pickle' indicate?

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What does the expression 'give up your day job' suggest?

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Which phrase means someone is lively and full of energy?

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What is a 'chippy'?

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What does 'gone pear-shaped' suggest about a situation?

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What connotation does 'up the duff' carry about pregnancy?

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'off their rocker'?

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When might you use the phrase 'donkey's years'?

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What does 'to throw a spanner in the works' mean?

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Which of the following idioms would be appropriate for describing a futile effort?

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What does the expression 'get you' convey in British slang?

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In British slang, what could the exclamation 'ooh' signify?

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When someone says 'blimy', what are they expressing?

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How is the phrase 'you what?' commonly used?

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What is the primary purpose of the video mentioned?

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What advice is given regarding small talk?

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According to the discussion, what can make learning a British accent as an adult easier?

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What does the speaker suggest about private lessons?

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How is the importance of practicing during recovery from a setback emphasized?

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What general attitude does the speaker promote toward learning slang?

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Flashcards

Crack on

To continue doing something.

Pop round

To visit someone briefly.

Get on with

To continue doing something, often a task you don't enjoy.

Muck about

To waste time and behave in a silly way.

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Do up

To renovate or repair a building, especially a home.

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Pop out

To leave the house for a short period of time.

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Fob off

To deceive someone with something of low value or quality.

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Play up

To misbehave or cause problems, usually used for children or pets.

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British phrases and slang

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Phrasal verbs

Words with a special meaning when used in a group with another word. Ex. 'Pop round' 'Get on with'.

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To understand

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Christmas mug

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British specific phrasal verbs

A British term referring to phrases and slang words.

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Kick up a fuss

To cause trouble or a fuss, to make a big deal out of something.

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Get around to

To finally do something after delaying it for a while.

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Take after

To resemble a family member, to look or act like someone in your family.

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Nick

To steal something.

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Miffed

To be upset or annoyed.

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Gaff

A house or home.

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Scrummy

Something that is very delicious.

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Kip

A short sleep or nap.

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Have a butchers

To take a look at something.

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Bog standard

Basic, ordinary, or standard.

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Dodgy

Risky, suspicious, or of poor quality.

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Cracking

Excellent, really good.

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Not my cup of tea

It's not my preference or liking.

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Throw a spanner in the works

To cause a problem or complication.

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The full monty

The complete amount, everything possible.

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Chuffed to bits

Extremely happy or pleased.

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Up the duff

A person who is pregnant.

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Throw a wobbly

To be very angry, to have a tantrum

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Full of beans

Very energetic or lively.

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Donkey's years

A long time.

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Brolly

An umbrella.

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Chippy

A place selling fish and chips.

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Copper

A cup of tea.

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Trolley

A shopping cart.

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Pram

A baby's carriage.

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Dummy

A pacifier.

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Rubbish

Trash or garbage.

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Nappy

A diaper.

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Gone pear-shaped

It means something has gone wrong or a plan has failed unexpectedly.

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Off your rocker

In informal speech, it means crazy or insane. This is often used humorously.

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Don't give up your day job

A humorous phrase used to tell someone they're not very good at something they're trying to do.

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In a pickle

When you're in a difficult situation or a tricky spot, you're 'in a pickle'.

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It's not my cup of tea

A humorous phrase that means to continue with something even though it's not your preference.

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In for a penny, in for a pound

This idiom means to commit fully to something, even if it's going to be a lot of work. If you're going to start, you might as well go all the way.

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Flogging a dead horse

To waste time trying to convince someone who's not going to change their mind. This is like trying to sell a dead horse, which no one will buy.

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Off the cuff

It means to do something spontaneously without planning.

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On a whim

This means to do something spontaneously or without thinking too much about it.

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Too scared to look a man in the eye

This idiom describes someone who is being overly cautious or scared to do something.

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Get you

An expression used to show admiration or excitement, similar to "Wow!" or "That's amazing!"

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Oo

A word used to express genuine or playful surprise, especially for things that are a bit naughty or unexpected.

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Blimy

An exclamation used to show astonishment or disbelief, like "Wow!" or "I can't believe it!"

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You are

An expression used when you're so surprised by something that you think you might have misheard, like "Say that again?"

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Study Notes

British Phrases and Slang

  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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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