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-ish – A very common informal suffix meaning approximately or around. A Bit Much - A common phrase used to describe something that is excessive, overwhelming, or annoying. A Doddle - An informal UK word for a task that is incredibly easy or effortless. A Flop - Learn the meaning and natural usage of A Flop in British English, with clear examples. Above And Beyond – I hate hearing this from managers. Ace - Useful English Word or Phrase: Ace. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. All Sorts Of - A common phrase used to describe a wide variety or many different types of something. Alright - You'll hear this a lot in the UK – Time to kill? Have a mooch about. And Then Some - An idiom used for emphasis meaning 'and even more than that.'. At The End Of The Day - A phrase used to summarise what matters most. Learn to use it naturally. Back To The Drawing Board - A phrase meaning you need to start again with a new plan. Learn how to use it naturally. Ball In Your Court - A phrase meaning it is your turn to act or decide. Learn to use it naturally. Bang For Your Buck – You're going to be happy. Bang On - Useful English Word or Phrase: Bang On. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Bang On – Football, again? Give me some peace. Bang Out – Don't worry, it's going to be quick! Banter – Perfect for friendly jokes. Barmy Idea - Useful English Word or Phrase: Barmy Idea. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Barmy – Perfect for describing silliness. Barnet – Perfect for hair-related slang. Batting For The Other Team - A dated, informal idiom meaning to be homosexual. Be Up For Something – Are you up for it? Been There Done That – Mr Experienced. Belter – A great informal word for something that is outstanding. Bird – Perfect for discussing informal/slang terms. Bit Of A Faff - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Bit of a faff in British English, with clear examples. Bits And Bobs – Perfect for everyday objects. Bits And Pieces - A common idiom referring to various small things or tasks. Bits – Perfect for everyday talk. Bland – used to talk about food. Find out more.. Bloke – Perfect for everyday talk about people. Blow Off - Blow off means to skip a commitment or, informally, to pass gas. Learn this natural English phrasal verb. Bobs Your Uncle - Useful English Word or Phrase: Bob's Your Uncle. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Bodge - Useful English Word or Phrase: Bodge. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Bodge Job – Perfect for complaining about bad workmanship. Bonkers – A very common informal UK word meaning crazy, mad, or absurd. Bowled Over - An idiom meaning to be extremely surprised or impressed by something. Brilliant – Perfect for strong praise. Budge Up – Perfect for casual requests. Bugger All - Useful English Word or Phrase: Bugger All. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Bung – Perfect for quick actions. Bursting – Quick! Where is the toilet? Buzzing – Perfect for sharing excitement. Caked In Something – It's everywhere! Call It A Day - A phrase meaning to stop work or end an activity. Learn how to use 'call it a day' naturally. Camp – Yes, I know, we all have our suspicions. Can't be assed/arsed - The common informal phrase used in the UK to show you just don't want to do something, even if you have to – Cheeky – Perfect for playful behaviour (and ‘a cheeky pint’). Cheerio – Perfect for polite goodbyes. Cheers – An informal British way to say thank you or goodbye. Chinwag - A friendly, casual, and long conversation or chat. Chipper - A regional informal UK word (mainly Bristol/SW England) for a fish and chip shop. Chock Full - Useful English Word or Phrase: Chock-Full. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Chock-A-Block – Perfect for busy places. Chockers - Useful English Word or Phrase: Chockers. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Chuffed - Useful English Word or Phrase: Chuffed. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Chuffed To Bits – Perfect for extra happiness. Clout - Clout means influence, power, or social status. Learn how to use this modern English word naturally. Corker – A great informal word for something that is brilliant. Cost An Arm And A Leg - An idiom meaning something is very expensive. Learn to use it naturally. Crash Out - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Crash out in British English, with clear examples. Creased – Perfect for describing wrinkled or messy clothes. Cuppa – Perfect for offering tea. Cut To The Chase - A phrase meaning to get to the main point quickly. Learn how to use 'cut to the chase' naturally. Daft – Perfect for describing silly behaviour. Do It For Me – Let the people know if it is your cup-of-tea. Do Someone In - 'Do someone in' can mean to murder someone or completely exhaust them. Learn how to use this versatile informal phrase in British English. Do The Splits – Perfect for flexibility talk or challenges. Do Your Nut In – It's annoying, right!? Dodgy Deal - Useful English Word or Phrase: Dodgy Deal. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Dodgy – Perfect for warning about risk or poor quality. Dogs Dinner - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Dog's dinner in British English, with clear examples. Dosh – Perfect for casual money talk. Double Dutch - Double Dutch means incomprehensible language. Learn how to use this natural English idiom. Down The Road – Don't worry, it won't take long. Down To The Wire - Down to the wire means something is decided at the last possible moment. Learn to use this natural English idiom. Draw A Line Under Something – You don't need a pen to use this. Dull As Dishwater - Useful English Word or Phrase: Dull as Dishwater. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Early Doors - A British informal phrase meaning early on or in the early stages of something. Faff - A very common UK word for wasting time or being indecisive and slow. Fair Enough - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Fair enough in British English, with clear examples. Fancy – Perfect for invitations and wants. Feels Like Yesterday – Isn't it scary how quickly time flies? Fit – An informal UK word for someone attractive or good-looking. Fiver – Perfect for money talk. Fixer Upper – It's going to take some work. Fizzy Drink – A nice-ice-cold-fizzy drink to cool you down. Flash In The Pan – It's not going to be here long. Float Your Boat – There is no water involved. For Good Measure - An idiom meaning to do something extra to be absolutely sure or to add to a total. Full Of Beans - A common idiom used to describe someone who is very energetic, lively, and happy. Full On – You need to be ready if it's going to be full on. Fuming – Perfect for talking about strong anger. Gaff – Perfect for casual housing talk. Gaffers Orders - Useful English Word or Phrase: Gaffer's Orders. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Gander – Perfect for talking about taking a quick look. Geezer – He's a right geezer. Get Bent Over - An informal phrase meaning to be badly treated or severely cheated in a deal or situation. Learn to use 'get bent over' in natural British English. Get Off On Something – Does it give you pleasure? Get On With - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Get on with in British English, with clear examples. Get The Hang Of It - A phrase meaning to learn how to do something. Learn to use it naturally. Get Your Knickers In A Twist – Just relax and calm down. Getting On – We are all getting on. Gig – An informal word for a concert or short-term job. Give It A Go - Useful English Word or Phrase: Give It a Go. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. Give Over - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Give over in British English, with clear examples. Give Someone A Lift - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Give someone a lift in British English, with clear examples. Give Us A Bell - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Give us a bell in British English, with clear examples. Go Down Hill – It's never a good thing. Go Overboard – Try to keep things balanced. Gobbledygook - Gobbledygook means overly complex, jargon-filled language that is hard to understand. Learn this natural English word. Gobsmacked - An informal UK word meaning completely shocked, surprised, or speechless. Good Shout – Perfect for a good idea. Gormless – Perfect for describing a lack of sense. Graft – Perfect for talking about hard work. Grass – Nobody likes a grass. Gutted For You - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Gutted for You in British English, with clear examples. Have A Natter - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Have a natter in British English, with clear examples. Have A Pop At Someone – There always needs to be a reason. Head And Shoulders Above The Rest - A strong idiom meaning someone or something is much better than all the others. Learn to use 'head and shoulders above the rest' naturally in English. Heads Up - An informal noun meaning a helpful warning or advance information. Hidden Gem – We all love a hidden gem. Hit And Miss – Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. How annoying. Hit The Nail On The Head - A phrase meaning to be exactly right. Learn to use it naturally. Holiday – Perfect for travel chats. I Bet You – Perfect for making confident guesses or predictions. Ill Let You Off - An informal phrase meaning to excuse someone for a mistake or minor error. In / Out The Loop – Do you know? or Don't you know? In A Bit - A common informal UK farewell meaning see you later. In A Pickle - Useful English Word or Phrase: In a Pickle. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. In The Nick Of Time - An idiom meaning just in time. Learn how to use it naturally. In The Same Boat – Perfect for shared situations or problems. Its All Gone Pete Tong - Learn the meaning of the UK slang phrase 'It's all gone Pete Tong', meaning everything has gone wrong. Jack Shit - A vulgar term meaning 'nothing at all.'. Kick off - Perfect for talking about meetings and trouble too – Kip - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Kip in British English, with clear examples. Knackered – A very common word in the UK. Lad – Perfect for casual references to friends. Lass – Perfect for casual references to friends. Ledge – Perfect for praising friends. Leg It - An informal UK verb meaning to run away very quickly. Like A Fat Kid In A Sweet Shop – We all feel like this sometimes. Like It's Going Out Of Fashion – This has nothing to do with clothes! Long Story Short – To save on all the boring details. Lost The Plot - An idiom used when someone is acting irrationally, is confused, or has lost their common sense. Lurgy – Perfect for health small talk. Lush – A positive UK adjective for something luxurious or excellent. Man Up - An informal command telling someone to be tougher or show more courage. Mate – Perfect for friendly address. Miffed - An informal word meaning slightly annoyed, irritated, or offended. Mine – An informal UK word meaning my house or my place. Minging – A strong informal word meaning disgusting or unpleasant. Mint – Perfect for praising things. Minted – Perfect for money talk. Mooch About – Time to kill? Have a mooch about. Mucking About - An informal phrasal verb meaning to waste time or behave silly or irresponsibly. Mug - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Mug in British English, with clear examples. Mullered - Informal UK slang meaning either extremely drunk or badly defeated. Mumbo Jumbo - Mumbo jumbo means confusing, meaningless, or absurd language. Learn how to use this informal English phrase naturally. Muppet – Perfect for describing someone silly. My Old Man / My Old Dear – Why do we say this? I'm not sure. Naff – Perfect for style and taste. Nick – Perfect for crime talk. Nicked - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Nicked in British English, with clear examples. Nip Out – Perfect for quick errands. Nip To The Loo - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Nip to the loo in British English, with clear examples. Nipped To The Loo – Perfect for polite euphemisms. No Worries – Another way of saying no problem. Not A Patch On - An informal idiom used to say that something is much less good than something else. Not My Cup Of Tea - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Not my cup of tea in British English, with clear examples. Numpty – A light-hearted UK insult for someone a bit foolish or clumsy. Off Your Tits – Remember to know your limits. On And Off - On and off describes something that happens irregularly or intermittently. Learn this natural English phrase. On Cloud Nine - An idiom meaning extremely happy. Learn to use it naturally. On Paper – It looks good, right? On paper.... On The Cards - Learn the meaning and natural usage of On the cards in British English, with clear examples. On The Dot - A phrase meaning exactly on time. Learn to use it naturally. On The House - A phrase meaning something is free and paid for by the business. Learn to use 'on the house' naturally. On The Piss - Learn the meaning and natural usage of On the piss in British English, with clear examples. On The Pull - Useful English Word or Phrase: On the Pull. Learn its meaning, usage, and examples in British English. On The Same Page - A phrase meaning to agree or understand each other. Learn to use 'on the same page' naturally. On The Spot - On the spot means being forced to respond or act immediately under pressure. Learn this natural English idiom. On The Trot – I'm feeling lucky. It could be my day. On The Verge Of – It's so close you can almost smell it. Once In A Blue Moon - An idiom meaning something happens very rarely or infrequently. Learn to use 'once in a blue moon' naturally. Out Of Action - A phrase meaning temporarily unable to work, function, or participate due to injury, illness, or failure. Learn how to use 'out of action' naturally. Out Of Action – Nuts, nuts, and more nuts. Out Of Hand – Just give me some peace and quiet. Over The Moon – Perfect for big happiness. Pants – Perfect for saying something is bad. Pear Shaped - A common UK idiom meaning that a situation or plan has gone wrong or failed. Piece Of Cake - An idiom meaning something very easy. Learn how to use 'piece of cake' naturally in English. Pinch Of Salt - A phrase meaning do not fully believe something. Learn to use 'take it with a pinch of salt' naturally. Pipe Down - Pipe down is an informal command meaning 'be quiet'. Learn this natural English phrasal verb. Pipe Up - Pipe up means to speak suddenly or unexpectedly, often from a previously quiet position. Learn this natural English phrasal verb. Piss Up - A vulgar UK term for a drinking session or a rowdy party. Pissed – Perfect for explaining regional differences. Pisshead – Perfect for talking about heavy drinkers. Pissing It Down – Perfect for describing heavy rain. Pop In – Perfect for quick visits. Posh – Perfect for style and class. Proper – Perfect for emphasis in UK slang. Pukka – Perfect for quality praise. Pull Your Pants Down - An informal phrase meaning to charge someone far too much money or severely exploit them in a deal. Learn to use 'pull your pants down' in natural British English. Pull Your Pants Down Get Bent Over - Highly vulgar and aggressive slang meaning to be severely cheated, exploited, or victimized in a dishonest way. Punching (above your weight) – An idiom for dating someone more attractive or successful. Put On Ice – You won't see any water at all. Put The Kettle On - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Put the kettle on in British English, with clear examples. Queue Up – Perfect for everyday UK life. Queue – Perfect for everyday UK life. Quibble – Perfect for arguing about details. Quid – Perfect for everyday money talk. Quids In - An informal UK idiom meaning to be in a profitable or financially advantageous position. Ram Packed - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Ram-packed in British English, with clear examples. Recipe For Disaster – No Food? But I'm hungry! Reign It In / Rein It In – OK, OK, that's enough. Rip Off - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Rip-off in British English, with clear examples. Rizz – You're the man! Rock Something – What are you rocking today? Roped Into – It's happened again. Round The Corner – It's great to have a good pub so close. Row - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Row in British English, with clear examples. Rubbish – Perfect for calling something low quality. Rug Muncher - A highly vulgar and offensive slang term for a lesbian. S*** – A vulgar slang word for bad quality or useless stuff (for educational purposes). Sandwiches Short Of A Picnic – We all know someone.... Sarnie – Perfect for food chats. Saucy – Who doesn't like a bit of sauce? Savage - Brutal – The next time you friend sends you one of those memes. Savvy – Perfect for praising practical smarts. Scrummy – Perfect for food talk. Second To None – Simply the best! Shades – A slang word for sunglasses. Shattered – Perfect for tiredness. Shirty – Perfect for moods. Shit - A very vulgar word used to describe something that is bad quality or useless 'stuff.'. Shoo In - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Shoo-in in British English, with clear examples. Sketchy – It's never a good thing. Skint – An informal word for having no money. Skive - An informal UK word for avoiding work or school without a good reason. Slag Off - An informal UK phrasal verb meaning to criticise someone in an insulting or unkind way. Sloshed – Perfect for nightlife talk. Smash And Grab – Again? Really! Smash The Grannys Out Of It - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Smash the Granny's Out of It in British English, with clear examples. Smash Your Backdoors In – That's not my cuppa tea. I'm not that way. Smash Your Lights Out – But I don't have any lights. Smashed it – You're doing really well... Snog – Perfect for romance slang. Snort – Naughty, naughty! Sod Off - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Sod off in British English, with clear examples. Something Drops - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Something Drops in British English, with clear examples. Sorted Out - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Sorted out in British English, with clear examples. Sorted Then – Perfect for confirming plans. Sorted – Perfect for confirming plans and solutions. Spare – Used to describe something extra or available for use. Spill The Beans - A phrase meaning to reveal a secret. Learn to use it naturally. Sponge Off – Just like a sponge... Squash – Do you have squash in your country? Straight Up – Oh, it's real. Strike A Chord – Do you feel it? Sugar Daddy – Get you're money out. Suss Out – Perfect for problem-solving talk. Ta – Perfect for informal gratitude. Take advantage of - It's always a bad thing to take advantage of a person, but not a situation – Take Away – Don't want to cook? Get a take away. Take The Biscuit – Perfect for emphasising complaints. Takeaway - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Takeaway in British English, with clear examples. Takes Balls – You don't have to be a man to have balls. Taking The Mick - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Taking the mick in British English, with clear examples. Tan Something – Just go easy, my friend. Tenner - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Tenner in British English, with clear examples. The Whole Shebang – Everything - all of it. There’s Something in the Water – Perfect for describing shared trends or moods. Throw A Spanner In The Works - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Throw a Spanner in British English, with clear examples. Throw A Wobbler - An informal UK idiom meaning to have a sudden, angry tantrum or fit of temper. Throw A Wobbly - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Throw a wobbly in British English, with clear examples. Throw In The Towel - A phrase meaning to give up or stop trying. Learn to use 'throw in the towel' naturally. Throw Your Toys Out Of The Pram - Learn the meaning and natural usage of Throw Your Toys Out of the Pram in British English, with clear examples. Tickety-Boo – Perfect for light cheerful talk. Tip Top - A common adjective meaning excellent or in perfect condition. Titchy – Perfect for size descriptions. To Be Gutted - Learn the meaning and natural usage of To be gutted in British English, with clear examples. To be gutted – The feeling of being very disappointment To be still at large – The phrase we should be worried about when we hear it To have a crack at s/t – The phrase that shows you are going to try / have tried / tried something that wasn't very easy To Have A Laugh - Learn the meaning and natural usage of To have a laugh in British English, with clear examples. To Nick Something - A common informal UK verb meaning either to steal something small or to cut yourself slightly. Learn how to use 'nick' naturally. To put your foot in it – It's always good to never put your foot in it... To Run Dry - An idiom meaning to completely use up a supply of something. To take the piss – It has nothing to do with going to the toilet To Vouch for someone – You can trust this person Top Yourself - Informal UK slang for committing suicide. Use with caution. Torn – I'm not sure. I'm torn. Touch And Go – There is no touching involved. Under The Weather - An idiom meaning to feel slightly ill. Learn how to use 'under the weather' naturally in English. Uni – Perfect for education talk. Up In The Air – Things aren’t clear. Up Your Game – It's time to up your game! Waffle – Perfect for meeting talk. Walk In The Park - Walk in the park means a task that is extremely easy. Learn how to use this natural English idiom. Wazzock – Perfect for explaining insults. Whats The Matter - A common question used to ask what is wrong or what the problem is. Wicked – Perfect for modern slang. Wind Up - An informal UK term for teasing someone or playing a joke to get a reaction. Wonky – Well, it definitely isn't straight. Your Head Screwed On – It's nice to hear someone say this. Yours – An informal UK word meaning your house or your place. Zonked – Perfect for talking about tiredness.