Category: British Culture

Slang – Nowt

Slang – Nowt. Meaning – Nothing. This slang is British slang and it is commonly used in the north of England and Scotland. It is Northern English slang. The opposite of…

Slang – Chuffed

Slang – Chuffed. Meaning – Very happy, delighted or proud. The word chuffed is an adjective that means to be pleased, delighted, or very happy about something. This slang is…

Idiom – As Sick As A Parrot

English Idiom – As sick as a parrot. Meaning – Very disappointed.  This expression means that you are disappointed or unhappy about something that has happened. As sick…

Idiom – Keep A Stiff Upper Lip

English Idiom –Stiff upper lip or Keep a stiff upper lip. Meaning – To not show your emotions when you are upset. To keep your emotions hidden or bottled…

Idiom – Cheap As Chips

English Idiom – Cheap as chips or As cheap as chips. Meaning – Very inexpensive. This expression can be used to refer to something that is reduced in price, something…

Slang – Twit

British English Slang – Twit. Meaning (noun) – A foolish or stupid person. This expression can also be used to describe someone who is annoying or to describe…

British Culture – Tea

In this article about British culture we take a look at the most popular British drink – tea! We take a look at the history of British tea and we discuss the way that British people enjoy their tea.

British Culture – Touch Wood

In this article about British culture we take a look at the phrase “touch wood”. We learn why British people might feel the need to “touch wood” or “knock on wood”.

Slang – Quid

British English Slang – Quid. Meaning – A pound sterling. The pound sterling (£) is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The plural of quid can be quid or…

Slang – Apples And Pears

British English Slang – Apples and pears. Meaning – Stairs. The set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another. This expression is an example of Cockney…

Slang – Argy-bargy

British English Slang – Argy-bargy or argie-bargie. Meaning – A noisy or lively argument. This expression is used to describe a bad tempered argument. This phrase can also be used…

Slang – Tickety-boo

British English Slang – Tickety-boo or tickety boo. Meaning – OK, satisfactory or fine. Everything is in good order and as it should be. This expression is often used to…

Slang – Dilly-dally

British English Slang – Dilly-dally or Dilly dally. Meaning – To wander aimlessly or to dawdle. This expression is used to describe walking or behaving without purpose; to be idle…

The Legend of Gelert

Listen: A Faithful Hound The Legend of Gelert is a very famous story that has been told for hundreds of years. Beddgelert is a small village in North…

British Culture – Fish And Chips

People in Great Britain love to eat! We are lucky to have a great selection of food from all over the world in our restaurants and takeaways. Fish…

Pinch Punch, It’s The First Of The Month!

Pinch punch! Find out what is said and done on the first day of each month in Great Britain. Learn how to use this interesting English phrase correctly – and how to respond!