Category: British Culture
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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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”.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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! 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!