There are a few phrases that practically every English person knows (and possibly loves) that tend to stick in your mind. I have a few and they've nearly all come from adverts, or at least off the telly. Here's a few I use all the time.
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| I think we actually had this television. |
When something’s going brilliantly or you find something you’re looking for in the first place you look thats, well, handy. I use this phrase all the time, mostly without even thinking about it. The first couple of hundred times, the mister would look at me like I was mad, but it’s apparently made an impression because I’ve once or twice heard him mutter it too. [Sometimes I even add the "stick it in the oven"]
Luvley Jubley
Ahh…. The immortal words of Del Boy. I’m sure there’s nobody who hasn’t uttered this once in a while. Luvley Jubbly just about sums up any brilliant moment. In my case, this one usually refers to food. I’m not sure if there is an American equivalent of this phrase – perhaps “Awesome” but that just doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it?
Oh and obviously, you have to rub your hands together while saying it.
OooEee Mr. Shifter
I am ashamed to say that I have actually used this phrase a few times. Funnily enough, it's generally when we're trying to get a particularly large item of furniture up the stairs. [Sounds like we do that all the time, doesn't it? ... we don't] I always tend to end up on the back end and panic when I think I'm going to be squished.
Can ya Ride Tandem?
These monkeys apparently made a great impression on my during my youth. I have no idea why I say this, except maybe it's just funny, oh and the mister rides a bike. Not a tandem, mind you, a bloomin' great Harley Davidson, so it just tickles me just a bit.
I know these two adverts aren't politically correct nowadays, what with all the animal rights activists and PETA, but you've got to admit that in their time they were brilliant.
Does anyone else have a long forgotten phrase they use frequently? If so, remind us....
"Nul points" (pronounces pwa, in a French accent). Often elaborated with something like "Your points, please, Copenhagen. Can you hear me, Copenhagen? Copenhagen, can we have your points please?"
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy trying to explain the Eurovision Song Contest to Americans. They just don't have enough irony to get it, and they're far too enthusiastic to understand. (Or I should say, what the Eurovision Song Contests was in the 1970s - I think it's probably different now, what with all the reality tv competitions we've got used to).
Hillarious..... I remember those days well. Obviously we all got behind the English song because they were soooo good!
DeleteHow about "it does what it says on the tin"?
ReplyDeleteI used to have a Maths teacher who, when we asked her a question would say "Read what is says in the book" She would pronounce says as Saaayzz
DeleteI quite often say "Do the Shake 'n' Vac, and put the freshness back" - but even my husband doesn't know what I'm on about.
ReplyDeleteIn high heels, please!
DeleteHa! Am so glad to have met someone who gets this reference!
DeleteWould you also know why sometimes when I'm washing up, I say "it's all greasy, Aunty"?
Fairy liquid..I think. But what about "Dodgy solonoid?" (usually while looking into an engine!
DeleteHow are those wedding plans going?
ReplyDeleteI think another blog post is necessary.. :-(
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