What's the most British sentence?

In celebration of British wit and understatement, join us as we discuss what we believe to be the 10 most British sentences ever uttered.
  • The Quote: “Get up George, you're embarrassing me.”
  • The Quote: “I can't wear beige because nobody would know who I am.”
  • The Quote: “We had a very serious evening you know.”
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What is the most British phrase?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
  1. “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  2. “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  3. “I'm knackered!” meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  5. “I'm chuffed to bits!” meaning “I'm very pleased.” ...
  6. Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  7. To bodge something. ...
  8. “I'm pissed.”
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What is the most English sentence ever?

Jonathan Coe's novel, 'The Rotters' Club', contains a sentence of 13,955 words. This is generally considered to be the longest sentence in English literature. One of Molly Bloom's soliloquies in James Joyce's epic novel 'Ulysses' features a sentence of 4,491 words.
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What is a very British thing to say?

Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I'm pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you're very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends. Mate – A common one and quite cliché – mate means friend.
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Do British people say mate?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You're just as likely to call someone 'mate' when they're your friend as when they're annoying you.
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Top 10 Most British Sentences Ever Uttered



Why do British say oi?

"Oi" has been particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of "hoy" (see H-dropping), an older expression. A study of the Cockney dialect in the 1950s found that whether it was being used to call attention or as a challenge depended on its tone and abruptness.
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Why do British say bloody?

Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
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Is bloody a curse word?

Bloody is a common swear word that is considered to be milder and less offensive than other, more visceral alternatives. In 1994, it was the most commonly spoken swear word, accounting for around 650 of every million words said in the UK – 0.064 per cent.
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How do you say yes in British slang?

' Aye – It means yes. It is commonly used in Scotland. It was used in the film ”Brave Heart”, Barry – Another term from the Scots, meaning 'good' when exclaimed, or at least 'okay' Ballistic – From the original meaning of a type of missile, in slang this describes a fit of anger and rage.
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What do you call a British girl?

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
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What is the most British thing to do?

10 Very British Things
  • Roast dinners. Though we're not really known for our culinary excellence, the great Sunday roast is a British institution. ...
  • Cups of tea. ...
  • Talking about the weather. ...
  • A firm handshake. ...
  • Fish and chips. ...
  • Queuing. ...
  • Not saying what you really think. ...
  • Saing sorry.
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Is Frick a swear word?

I know there are certain individuals who think c r a p is a swear word (even though it really isn't), but “frick” isn't a swear word by any sense of the meaning of “swear word”. No one is going to get offended by someone saying “frick”. If someone says “Frick”, they aren't going to start World War 3.
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What country swears the most?

Top 10 Countries That Swear The Most
  • Russians.
  • French.
  • UK, Australia, US.
  • Spain.
  • Italian.
  • German.
  • Poland.
  • Turks.
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Is saying Oi Rude?

Meaning of oi in English

used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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What does FAM and Blud mean?

The list explains that the common slang term “peng” means good or attractive; “beef ting, fam” means “starting an argument” and that “bruv” and “blud” are terms for greeting friends or associates, and “swear down” means “tell the truth”..
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Is EI a word?

EI is not a valid scrabble word.
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What does bruv innit mean?

'Bruv' is short for 'bruvver' (brother), with the same change of th as before, but voiced. People here commonly say 'bruv', like 'mate', to address others. 'Innit' is a universal tag question: where standard English varies the pronoun and verb, many people just use 'innit' all the time - even on commands.
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What is bruv slang for?

You may have heard the word and wondered what it means or where it comes from. 'Bruv' – it's a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
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