Funny Other Country Expressions?
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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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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 -
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
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Midwestern here..... We say Hella as well.0 -
Here are a few southern sayings I hear and sometimes say.
Whoo! I'm sweating like a sinner in church - You're nervous or it's just really hot and you're sweating a lot.
I grew up hearing "Bless your heart" always used as an insult, but I know it can be used to say I'm sorry and what not.
Hey! How's you're mom and them? - How are you and you're family
What in tarnation? - What is going on, my grandfather used to say this a lot.
Hold your horses! - Be patient/wait
Diddly Squat - Nothing (Example: 'What's on the t.v. tonight?' - 'Not diddly squat')
Stop being ugly - Stop misbehaving
You're barking up the wrong tree - You're mistaken/I don't know what you're talking about
Having a pissing contest - Having an argument
And my personally favorite: Kiss my grits - Kiss my *kitten*
In my house you got a whooping (spanking) if you didn't say 'ma'am' or 'sir', it's really a respect your elders and others kind of thing or if you're talking to someone you don't know.1 -
Dodgey jammer. (The spelling may not be right.) UK saying for a cookie with a bit of jam in it. US we call them thumbprints, although there's a bit of difference in the "biscuit" too.
Too cute, UK sayings! It's like learning you mother tongue (if your US ancestry hails from that region, think many of us do).
Pudding is also a great one. If i tell dh were having pudding (Yorkshire pudding) he's terribly confused. Always, "where's the pudding?".
Its jammy dodger ( biscuit) and also if you are jammy that means that you are good at getting away with things (cheeky,sneaky ,very lucky )and a dodger is some one who is able to dodge a tricky situation3 -
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?
Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt . means that you have cracked it ( accomplished it ) eg bake for 20 minutes and its ready; Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt .1 -
Whats the craic =Whats new with you
Ya muppet = idiot
Your the head off your dad = Your very like your dad
Langer = idiot
Story bud = How are you buddy
Look at the head a ya = Like if you seen someone with a bad hangover turn up for work . ( look at the head a ya , you out getting drunk last night ya langer )
Humpy git = Bitchy , moaning
Story horse = Hello to a male friend
Feic off = F .U . C. K off in a nicer manner
And many many more haha , but i ain't typing anymore .4 -
babzogden1962 wrote: »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?
Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt . means that you have cracked it ( accomplished it ) eg bake for 20 minutes and its ready; Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt .
I don't think I understand how to use "Bob's your uncle" yet.1 -
babzogden1962 wrote: »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?
Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt . means that you have cracked it ( accomplished it ) eg bake for 20 minutes and its ready; Bobs your uncle Fanny's your aunt .
I don't think I understand how to use "Bob's your uncle" yet.
tada!, Volia' ,there ya go any clearer ?2 -
Yes, but than I read how people used it, and it confused me.1
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Go ta foot of our stair ! (Wow, expression of surprise )
Crack of sparrow fart ( dawn sun rise)
brass monkeys ( cold)
Mardarse ( feels the cold or pain easily and complains about it )
Slop dabbling ( messing in water , taking a bath ,when i kid is playing in water )
Minger ( ugly ) manky ( dirty) spoggy ( chewing gum) scran ( food) guzzler ( greedy or thirsty) put slap on ( make up )1 -
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
Ohhh no i really wouldn't want my fanny to be too packed i would be walking like John Wayne1 -
Louise1491 wrote: »I don't really use slang words that much IRL but you will see me say "bloody" "lovely" and "gutted" alot.
Gutted? That's what you do to a fish in 'merica. What does that mean?0 -
Louise1491 wrote: »I don't really use slang words that much IRL but you will see me say "bloody" "lovely" and "gutted" alot.
Gutted? That's what you do to a fish in 'merica. What does that mean?
Really disappointed0 -
Someone told me pedo means cool dude. But so far brits I say that too frown. I'm like"You're a real pedo." But I get scoffed at.0
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It mean child molester !!!!3
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Yeah, I'm just "mucking about". I do watch some british shows, like Sherlock, can't wait for the new season. Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and The Hobbit (Martin Freeman), solving mysteries. I'll take that all day. 0
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Noshit Sherlock... Another saying meaning I know you was only joking0
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The ones my American family have adopted after spending too much time with me (I'm Australian):
"Having a dummy spit/Spitting the dummy" = having a tantrum
"Going to the servo" - Going to the gas station
"You're f***in' this cat" - Short for "you're f'ing this cat, I'm just holding it" - basically means "Don't ask me, this is your idea/problem/job.
"Reeks of effort" - seems too hard0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »The ones my American family have adopted after spending too much time with me (I'm Australian):
"Having a dummy spit/Spitting the dummy" = having a tantrum
"Going to the servo" - Going to the gas station
"You're f***in' this cat" - Short for "you're f'ing this cat, I'm just holding it" - basically means "Don't ask me, this is your idea/problem/job.
"Reeks of effort" - seems too hard
I read every one of them with an ozzy twang in my head1 -
babzogden1962 wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »The ones my American family have adopted after spending too much time with me (I'm Australian):
"Having a dummy spit/Spitting the dummy" = having a tantrum
"Going to the servo" - Going to the gas station
"You're f***in' this cat" - Short for "you're f'ing this cat, I'm just holding it" - basically means "Don't ask me, this is your idea/problem/job.
"Reeks of effort" - seems too hard
I read every one of them with an ozzy twang in my head
As you should!
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Here are some for you lobster backs.
Let me know if you actually know any of these, as they are common in 'Merica.
Put up your dukes = raise your fists for a fight
Bought the farm = died
Jonesing = craving
Shoot the breeze = engage in idle, empty chatter
John Hancock = your signature
Monday morning quarterback(ing) = to criticize or pass judgment from a position of hindsight.
Carpetbagger = the phrase was originally used to refer to northerners who went south after the Civil War to make money, often using nefarious means. They carried their belongings in over-sized carpetbags. Now it refers mainly to politicians who seek election somewhere they have never previously resided, and is also used to describe people or corporations who profit from other people’s misfortune.
Taking a rain check = re-scheduled
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