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For our non-UK friends...

Postby IAIN » Aug 22nd, '06, 13:36



http://www.effingpot.com/slang.shtml

If you've ever been puzzled by our slang here in the U.K.

have a quick swizz/a gander/a butchers at the above site...and it'll explain it all to you nicely...

gawd bless yer luv... :wink:

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Postby Renato » Aug 22nd, '06, 14:41

Yep, it's true, you'll likely hear us spouting these words and phrases over here than things like "Golly gosh, what frightful weather, I really ought to have brought my bumbershoot along" :D.

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Postby katrielalex » Aug 22nd, '06, 15:37

Rather!

Re Bob's your uncle, has anyone seen the Orange Wednesdays trailer? Brilliant!

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Postby taneous » Aug 22nd, '06, 15:44

Ah - it's all making sense now. :wink:

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Postby IAIN » Aug 22nd, '06, 15:48

when you know the context, you'll never call someone a berk again without a little smile to yourself... :twisted:

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