British phrases

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Elspode

"Pip pip" and "cheerio"

I've heard "cheers" to end a phone call. Do folks over there still use cheerio? And did they ever use "Pip pip", or is that a Hollywood thing?

[monster]

Originally Posted by dar512

I've heard "cheers" to end a phone call. Do folks over there still use cheerio? And did they ever use "Pip pip", or is that a Hollywood thing?

I use "cheers" all the time (to mean 'thanks and bye", usually, rather than just "bye") but you hit the nail on the head with "pip pip". Say that to a Brit over here and you're likely to end up with a set of authentic British teeth. Sadly, some people still say "cheerio".