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Common UK Expressions: 30+ Sayings the British Are Known For | British slang words, British phrases, British slang

Have you ever walked the streets of London, Manchester or Edinburgh and wondered what in the world people were saying? It's more than the accent; there are some common UK expressions that are uniquely British. These slang terms can be a bit confusing at first. Usually, if you hear them once, you'll remember them the next time. Here are some British phrases to get you through your early days in the UK. The rest you'll pick up as you go.

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List with different words in American and Australian English

Australian English is closer to British English than to American English. However, some expressions are just typically Australian. We’ve listed 20 words or expressions that you will find in Australian English and their equivalent in American English.

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British Quotes: Britons' use of passive-aggressive language explained

Common expressions like 'I'll bear it in mind' and 'with the greatest respect' were shown to Britons and Americans by YouGov Omnibus. The groups were then asked how they interpreted the phrase.

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British vs American English

The difference between British English and American English. If you want to practice English through conversations, please follow our videos 🔝🔝🔝 #learnenglishwithjessica #englishspeakingpractice #englishconversation #practiceenglishconversation #englishstory

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British and American English Differences

British and American English Differences, British & American English Words BRITISH VS AMERICAN ENGLISH VOCABULARY English is the most spoken language used all over the world. Because it is used in many countries, there are many differences in this language. Although English is the common point of the USA and the UK, there are some differences between these two versions. Sometimes a word spoken in one country cannot be understood in English used in another country. English has 160 dialects…

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English Grammar Tests - Fluent Land

"Fuddy-duddy" means a person who is very old-fashioned and conservative. Example: Old Mr. Smith’s ideas are typical of the 1960s. He’s an old fuddy-duddy. #slang #englishslang #saying #sayings #phrase #phrases #expression #expressions #english #englishlanguage #learnenglish #studyenglish #language #vocabulary #dictionary #efl #esl #tesl #tefl #toefl #ielts #toeic #englishlearning #vocab #fuddyduddy #conservative #oldfashioned

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The Most Common Word Combinations in Spoken English

A collocation is two or more words that often go together. These combinations just sound "right" ... in chunks or blocks rather than as single words.

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