British phrases - Page 10

Cyclefrance · 11-30-2006, 07:55 AM

There's 'Chumley' as the correct pronunciation of Chalmondley, 'Bister' for Bicester, 'Beaver' for Beauvoir, but 'Edinburror' for Edinburgh. Easy, eh?

How does that grab yer? On the button! That's the Johnny! Gordon Bennett, who'd 've Adam and Eve'd it?

TTFN (or toodle-pip if you prefer...)

JayMcGee · 11-30-2006, 07:21 PM

mmmm.... you missed out Towester....

(and mis-spelled Cholmendeley..)

Sundae · 12-01-2006, 06:19 AM

I'm not sure if anyone else does "Pinch Punch" or whether that's typically British?

The office is empty today, so I didn't get a chance to get anyone. I can't even do it on here, as I only thought about it now and it's gone 12.00.

For those who don't know about it:
In the morning of the first of the month you get to pinch and punch other people, saying
"Pinch, punch, first of the month"
It's then important to say "White rabbit" (or "No returns" - they mean the same thing) or they can get you back with "A punch in the eye for being so sly"

Of course in adults this tends to be symbolic, although I remember some rather more heated exchanges from school.

My Dad delighted in getting us every year, instilling the same glee in me.

Cyclefrance · 12-01-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMcGee

(and mis-spelled Cholmendeley..)

Hmmm...

Cyclefrance · 12-01-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I'm not sure if anyone else does "Pinch Punch" or whether that's typically British?

"Pinch, punch, first of the month"
It's then important to say "White rabbit" (or "No returns" - they mean the same thing) or they can get you back with "A punch in the eye for being so sly"

... at my old all boys school the retort was: 'a punch and a kick for being so quick!' (and I have the scars to prove it!)

Sundae · 12-01-2006, 07:49 AM

I knew there was a valid one I couldn't remember...
Of course I've heard plenty of made up ones, my favourite being, "A punch up the bracket for making a racket"

chrisinhouston · 12-01-2006, 08:12 AM

My wife and I have visited England twice in the past few years. Her favorite expression was the one you see and hear in the London Tube stations, "Mind the gap".

She gave me a Tom Tom GPS for my car for my birthday this year (like a Magellan or Garmin but made in the UK). I chose the voice of "Jane". She has a nice British accent, easy on the ears like one of those BBC news readers. I like when she instructs me to "Keep to the left and then enter the motorway" which we would refer to as the freeway here in the US.

DanaC · 12-01-2006, 09:16 AM

Then there's Menzies, pronounced Ming.....but then that's the Scots for you :P

dar512 · 12-01-2006, 11:48 AM

Years ago and far away, I worked in a jewelry store which also sold china. One of the brands was Royal Worcester. It was a tongue-twister for one of the china salesladies. It always came out Royal Rooster.

barefoot serpent · 12-01-2006, 01:37 PM

yeah, and is there actually a sauce from Worcestershire or is that just an Amercan invention?

monster · 12-01-2006, 08:07 PM

Worcestershire Sauce flavoured crisps were my favorite as a sprog. Oh yes, the sauce exists there. Most commonly used in hangover cures, I think

Sundae · 12-02-2006, 05:32 AM

Most commonly used in my flat in just about everything from cheese on toast to chilli and spaghetti bolognaise. That and the 3 varieties of Tabasco are staples in my

monster · 12-02-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Most commonly used in my flat in just about everything from cheese on toast to chilli and spaghetti bolognaise. That and the 3 varieties of Tabasco are staples in my

you obviously don't drink enough

Sundae · 12-03-2006, 05:45 AM

Everyone knows that the only viable hangover cure is a cooked breakfast and another pint of Stella :p

DanaC · 12-03-2006, 07:24 AM

Absofuckinglutely. Preferably with fried bread and some blace pudding.

11-30-2006, 07:55 AM	#136
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	There's 'Chumley' as the correct pronunciation of Chalmondley, 'Bister' for Bicester, 'Beaver' for Beauvoir, but 'Edinburror' for Edinburgh. Easy, eh? How does that grab yer? On the button! That's the Johnny! Gordon Bennett, who'd 've Adam and Eve'd it? TTFN (or toodle-pip if you prefer...) __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

11-30-2006, 07:21 PM	#137
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	mmmm.... you missed out Towester.... (and mis-spelled Cholmendeley..) __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

12-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#138
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm not sure if anyone else does "Pinch Punch" or whether that's typically British? The office is empty today, so I didn't get a chance to get anyone. I can't even do it on here, as I only thought about it now and it's gone 12.00. For those who don't know about it: In the morning of the first of the month you get to pinch and punch other people, saying "Pinch, punch, first of the month" It's then important to say "White rabbit" (or "No returns" - they mean the same thing) or they can get you back with "A punch in the eye for being so sly" Of course in adults this tends to be symbolic, although I remember some rather more heated exchanges from school. My Dad delighted in getting us every year, instilling the same glee in me. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-01-2006, 07:49 AM	#141
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I knew there was a valid one I couldn't remember... Of course I've heard plenty of made up ones, my favourite being, "A punch up the bracket for making a racket" __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-01-2006, 11:48 AM	#144
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Years ago and far away, I worked in a jewelry store which also sold china. One of the brands was Royal Worcester. It was a tongue-twister for one of the china salesladies. It always came out Royal Rooster. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

12-01-2006, 08:12 AM	#142
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	My wife and I have visited England twice in the past few years. Her favorite expression was the one you see and hear in the London Tube stations, "Mind the gap". She gave me a Tom Tom GPS for my car for my birthday this year (like a Magellan or Garmin but made in the UK). I chose the voice of "Jane". She has a nice British accent, easy on the ears like one of those BBC news readers. I like when she instructs me to "Keep to the left and then enter the motorway" which we would refer to as the freeway here in the US.

12-01-2006, 09:16 AM	#143
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Then there's Menzies, pronounced Ming.....but then that's the Scots for you :P

12-01-2006, 01:37 PM	#145
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	yeah, and is there actually a sauce from Worcestershire or is that just an Amercan invention? __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

12-01-2006, 08:07 PM	#146
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Worcestershire Sauce flavoured crisps were my favorite as a sprog. Oh yes, the sauce exists there. Most commonly used in hangover cures, I think __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-02-2006, 05:32 AM	#147
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Most commonly used in my flat in just about everything from cheese on toast to chilli and spaghetti bolognaise. That and the 3 varieties of Tabasco are staples in my __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-03-2006, 05:45 AM	#149
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Everyone knows that the only viable hangover cure is a cooked breakfast and another pint of Stella :p __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-03-2006, 07:24 AM	#150
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Absofuckinglutely. Preferably with fried bread and some blace pudding.

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