| Strangely English 15:37 - Jan 15 with 10956 views | Boston |
...English.
I've probably had to explain something or be informed that a certain term or saying is 'quaint, unusual, or simply something from a Dickens novel, every couple of months I've lived in this country.
I've had two in the last couple of days
A/ Early doors (huh?).
B/ Mustn't grumble (quaint).
Any others? [Post edited 15 Jan 15:38]
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| Strangely English on 10:23 - Jan 16 with 1798 views | Spaceman_P |
derriere used for an a*rse. Of course only Toast of London would say it, but I am sure there are folks in Surrey who still use this word. |  | | |
| Strangely English on 10:27 - Jan 16 with 1797 views | GaryT |
| Strangely English on 23:37 - Jan 15 by Boston |
Shenanigans is somewhat known, if not used, in the north east USA. I'm sure if someone decided to write a book by that name, it might sell one or two copies. [Post edited 15 Jan 23:43]
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Furry muff.
I'll see your Shenanigans and raise you a "can't be arsed". |  | | |
| Strangely English on 10:46 - Jan 16 with 1760 views | hubble |
Strewth. Strike a light, guv!
(You had to be there at the time) itchy beak. |  |
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| Strangely English on 13:59 - Jan 16 with 1702 views | Mick_S |
| Strangely English on 10:46 - Jan 16 by hubble |
Strewth. Strike a light, guv!
(You had to be there at the time) itchy beak. |
Chin chin, old boy. |  |
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| Strangely English on 15:07 - Jan 16 with 1669 views | Boston |
Semi detached.
I've had to explain this a dozen times to American construction guys. A term not used in (this part of) the States, similarly built properties (few and far between), are known as a duplex. | |
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| Strangely English on 15:17 - Jan 16 with 1652 views | hubble |
| Strangely English on 15:07 - Jan 16 by Boston |
Semi detached.
I've had to explain this a dozen times to American construction guys. A term not used in (this part of) the States, similarly built properties (few and far between), are known as a duplex. |
You must also have the issue with storeys/floors, Boz.
For us the first floor/storey is of course one up from the ground floor. They seem to think that's the second floor. And that it's spelt story.
To use some more of our wondrous idioms: it can really bamboozle and flummox them. | |
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| Strangely English on 15:26 - Jan 16 with 1650 views | Boston |
| Strangely English on 15:17 - Jan 16 by hubble |
You must also have the issue with storeys/floors, Boz.
For us the first floor/storey is of course one up from the ground floor. They seem to think that's the second floor. And that it's spelt story.
To use some more of our wondrous idioms: it can really bamboozle and flummox them. |
Spelt. Another word you won't see or hear in the US. It's spelled all the way baby.
Edit,..unless you're a farmer or like watching agricultural shows. [Post edited 16 Jan 15:27]
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| Strangely English on 16:00 - Jan 16 with 1568 views | qpr_1968 |
nods as good as a wink.
mums the word.
bent as a nine bob note. | |
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| Strangely English on 16:47 - Jan 16 with 1505 views | DannyPaddox |
Sussed! |  | | |
| Strangely English on 18:24 - Jan 16 with 1447 views | Boston |
| Strangely English on 16:47 - Jan 16 by DannyPaddox |
Sussed! |
Incredibly, in the last 6 / 12 months, I have heard that word used in the same context as we'd use it on the streets of Boston, but not by Bostonians. I'm 90% sure it was uttered by out of town students who clutter up this part of the world. | |
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| Strangely English on 18:50 - Jan 16 with 1427 views | derbyhoop |
A (mostly) Northern one
Mardy Bum - see Arctic Monkeys 1st album [Post edited 16 Jan 18:50]
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| Strangely English on 18:59 - Jan 16 with 1416 views | CateLeBonR |
Swings and roundabouts |  | | |
| Strangely English on 20:07 - Jan 16 with 1383 views | Paddyhoops |
| Strangely English on 08:22 - Jan 16 by CroydonCaptJack |
Yes Early Doors is a northern thing (well north of Watford for sure) My mother in Law used to run a pub in Cheshire and she used that term all the time for the regulars who used to go in early.
If anyone has never seen the TV Series Early Doors I can thoroughly recommend it. Great comedy. Only two seasons I think. |
Genius comedy show .” Crime can’t crack itself”
“To the regiment. I wish I was there.” | | | |
| Strangely English on 20:24 - Jan 16 with 1370 views | digswellhoop |
2 hopes none and bob
and hes dead | | | |
| Strangely English on 20:43 - Jan 16 with 1361 views | Boston |
"I got nicked."
Fortunately for many coming from Britain, US Immigration, along with the rest of the country, has absolutely no idea what that means. | |
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| Strangely English on 23:05 - Jan 16 with 1263 views | Stanisgod |
Stack me up a gum tree. |  |
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| Strangely English on 23:17 - Jan 16 with 1255 views | qpr_1968 |
salt of the earth. | |
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| Strangely English on 23:43 - Jan 16 with 1241 views | loftboy |
Diamond geezer |  |
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| Strangely English on 04:17 - Jan 17 with 1203 views | FDC |
Give over. Or, if in Yorkshire, gee-yor! |  | | |
| Strangely English on 07:56 - Jan 17 with 1117 views | ericgen34 |
From dad's army, my favourite which I use quite often:
Fine words butter no parsnips |  | | |
| Strangely English on 08:46 - Jan 17 with 1082 views | hubble |
I've just recalled with amusement the expression on the face of an American geezer in a club (this was also in the 90s) when I asked him if he had a spare fag. | |
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| Strangely English on 16:12 - Jan 17 with 992 views | qpr_1968 |
ee up duck | |
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| Strangely English on 18:58 - Jan 17 with 928 views | baz_qpr |
"Lets not beat around the bush" always makes the yanks at work giggle |  | | |
| Strangely English on 19:51 - Jan 17 with 906 views | numptydumpty |
The ball is in your court !!
By the skin of his teeth !!
I am going hit the sack !!
Just going for a waz !!
I need a number two !!
You can say that again !! [Post edited 17 Jan 19:52]
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| Strangely English on 20:49 - Jan 17 with 876 views | Boston |
| Strangely English on 18:58 - Jan 17 by baz_qpr |
"Lets not beat around the bush" always makes the yanks at work giggle |
Mince pies. Gave some to a neighbo(u)r this Christmas, still hasn't stopped telling me how much she liked 'em. And yes, for those unfamiliar with life this side of the Ally O, these festive delicacies do not exist unless you have access to an imported goods emporium, or bake them yourselves. [Post edited 17 Jan 20:50]
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