If a Brit tells you, "Don’t get your knickers in a twist," what do they mean?

Don't get annoyed or stressed out

If a Brit tells you to "keep your hair on," what are they really saying?

"Calm down, and don't get angry"

If a Brit describes their weekend plans as "pottering about," what will they be doing?

Doing small tasks with no particular goal

When a Brit says, "Let me put the kettle on and make a nice cuppa," what are they about to do?

Prepare a cup of tea for someone

When someone says "If you catch my drift," what are they really asking?

Understand their implied meaning in conversation

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YOU WONT BELIEVE: The great british vocabulary quiz part 2 - What They Never Told You

British English has a funny way of slipping into your vocabulary before you even realize it. One moment you’re sounding perfectly posh, the next you’re casually throwing around expressions that feel sarcastic and unmistakably British. 🇬🇧

From a quick chinwag over a cuppa to spotting something that’s absolutely bonkers, British English is full of charm! So, settle in, and let’s start with a quick test:

💡What does “butter up” mean in British slang?

💡What is a “brolly” in British English?

💡What would you be eating if a British person handed you a “sarnie”?

Now let’s proceed to the real test! 🤯

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Toby 1 hour ago

As a Brit, I don't think we would ever accuse someone of "taking the biscuit". It's used to refer to something, not someone. The only way you'd use it is as "That really takes the biscuit".

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JellyBean 25 minutes ago

This list was not compiled by a Brit.

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nm 22 minutes ago

I noticed that guy in the photo at the top of the thread, all dressed British. His ancestors were there to meet Julius Caesar.

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Toby 1 hour ago

As a Brit, I don't think we would ever accuse someone of "taking the biscuit". It's used to refer to something, not someone. The only way you'd use it is as "That really takes the biscuit".

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JellyBean 25 minutes ago

This list was not compiled by a Brit.

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nm 22 minutes ago

I noticed that guy in the photo at the top of the thread, all dressed British. His ancestors were there to meet Julius Caesar.

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