Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Quid

What does it mean?

One pound (1) in UK currency.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral; informal.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about money amounts in the UK.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete quid and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a quid, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

When would you use "Quid" in real life?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Quid is the everyday UK word for a pound. If you want money talk to sound natural, we can practise it in online lessons. Another money word is fiver. Find out more here.