Funny Other Country Expressions?
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AskTracyAnnK28 wrote: »AskTracyAnnK28 wrote: »
Ta-Da like what magician says. The one on the left is what they say in England, I guess.
No - I never heard "Bob's your uncle"...like, who's Bob???
Bob's your uncle is a British English thing - it's like "There you go." Like when you're explaining something and want to skip all the meaty part. This is an example I found: "left over right; right over left, and Bob's your uncle - a reef knot"1 -
I learned that a fanny pack in the US is not at all the same as a fanny pack in the UK!3
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Here in Oklahoma, everyone says Ma'am and Sir. Just a southern thing I guess. I'm not originally from here, but I sure say Y'all a lot!1
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benmullins4 wrote: »I learned that a fanny pack in the US is not at all the same as a fanny pack in the UK!
If you go to Australia never say you're suffered after eating.0 -
Being from the Mid-West you wouldn't believe what I hear....
That dog'll hunt - - "That will work"
Windows shall be licked - - a variation of "That's retarded"
As useful as Snow Tires - Some thing you HAVE To have but rarely use. But when you need it, you need it. If you've ever experienced a Midwest winter you'd understand.
What's New - - Our way of say "What's going on with you"
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These are some from where I live (northern England).
Alreet= how are you?
Canny=nice/lovely.
Aye=yes.
Mam=mum/mom.
Fanny= *kitten*.
Ne bother=no problem.
Cushty=great/good.
Mint=fantastic/awesome.
Belta=really good/amazing.
Here man!?=wft did you just say?? (Or just "here!" But shouted)
Wey aye= of course.
Nowt=nothing.
I think it's funny how Americans call all biscuits cookies, we have cookies, but only cookies are cookies, the rest are biscuits.
Awesome is a word I only really use on here, if my friends heard me say awesome IRL they'd be like
. We'd say something like "mint" or "class" if we thought something was "awesome". I don't think many people on here would understand if I said "ah man that's mint!" So I'd say "awww thats awesome!" Even though I wouldn't say that in rl.
Fwiw I can talk in 'real' English as well, it depends on who you're talking to and where you are I guess.
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In the south they say.
Bless their heart - nice way of saying someone's an idiot.
The bottoms about to fallout - it's about to rain
A cookout is usually a bbq in other places.2 -
Some I've heard or read:
“Bob’s your uncle” = Ta-Da in USA?
“I’m chuffed to bits” = I am pleased with what’s happened?
“I’ve got the hump” = I’m mildly annoyed?
Is this correct?
Um, no. I can't imagine where that would be from! I'm from the south and we say:
Well bless your heart.
That means if you're senseless.... Bless you're heart
If you've just lost a loved one.... Bless your heart
If you just broke your leg..... Bless your heart
If you just over ate til you're about to burst....bless your heart.
Coke is universal for ALL soft drinks.2 -
Thisnameischosen_ wrote: »These are some from where I live (northern England).
Alreet= how are you?
Canny=nice/lovely.
Aye=yes.
Mam=mum/mom.
Fanny= *kitten*.
Ne bother=no problem.
Cushty=great/good.
Mint=fantastic/awesome.
Belta=really good/amazing.
Here man!?=wft did you just say?? (Or just "here!" But shouted)
Wey aye= of course.
Nowt=nothing.
I think it's funny how Americans call all biscuits cookies, we have cookies, but only cookies are cookies, the rest are biscuits.
Awesome is a word I only really use on here, if my friends heard me say awesome IRL they'd be like . We'd say something like "mint" or "class" if we thought something was "awesome". I don't think many people on here would understand if I said "ah man that's mint!" So I'd say "awww thats awesome!" Even though I wouldn't say that in rl.
Fwiw I can talk in 'real' English as well, it depends on who you're talking to and where you are I guess.
Mint died out a very long time ago here! You lost me with the biscuits. When I think biscuits, I think flakey buttery goodness.
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Thisnameischosen_ wrote: »
I think it's funny how Americans call all biscuits cookies, we have cookies, but only cookies are cookies, the rest are biscuits.
In America:
Cookies are made with sugar and are sweet.
Biscuits have baking powder and baking soda so they rise
And crackers are without the leavening. (I am anticipating someone else explaining crackers)
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benmullins4 wrote: »Thisnameischosen_ wrote: »These are some from where I live (northern England).
Alreet= how are you?
Canny=nice/lovely.
Aye=yes.
Mam=mum/mom.
Fanny= *kitten*.
Ne bother=no problem.
Cushty=great/good.
Mint=fantastic/awesome.
Belta=really good/amazing.
Here man!?=wft did you just say?? (Or just "here!" But shouted)
Wey aye= of course.
Nowt=nothing.
I think it's funny how Americans call all biscuits cookies, we have cookies, but only cookies are cookies, the rest are biscuits.
Awesome is a word I only really use on here, if my friends heard me say awesome IRL they'd be like . We'd say something like "mint" or "class" if we thought something was "awesome". I don't think many people on here would understand if I said "ah man that's mint!" So I'd say "awww thats awesome!" Even though I wouldn't say that in rl.
Fwiw I can talk in 'real' English as well, it depends on who you're talking to and where you are I guess.
Mint died out a very long time ago here! You lost me with the biscuits. When I think biscuits, I think flakey buttery goodness.
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As useful as Snow Tires - Some thing you HAVE To have but rarely use. But when you need it, you need it. If you've ever experienced a Midwest winter you'd understand.
Or useless as tits on a wild boar
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In California, it's common for Californians to use the word HELLA.
So:
Common saying: "It's very hot!" and in Cali: "It's hella hot!"
"Wow, that food was great" and "Damn that food was hella good!"
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"As much use a chocolate fire guard/tea pot" (useless)
"Shy bairns get nowt" (if you don't ask you don't get)
"Hoying it down" (raining heavily)
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In California, it's common for Californians to use the word HELLA.
So:
Common saying: "It's very hot!" and in Cali: "It's hella hot!"
"Wow, that food was great" and "Damn that food was hella good!"
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Hella is so Nor Cal. Lived there a couple years and my brother is still there, Bay Area. Everything is Hella this and Hella that.
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benmullins4 wrote: »I learned that a fanny pack in the US is not at all the same as a fanny pack in the UK!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDsfzJXGAo8 2 -
"it's cold out wear a tuque when you go get the two four. Oh and get me a double double while you're out"1
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I wish there was an audio feature on here where we could hear everyone's sayings and accents.5
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Makes about as much sense as wiping before you poop.
Makes about sense as putting Screen Doors on a Submarine.0
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