What the British Say
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What the British mean
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22. I might join you later
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I'm not leaving the house today unless it's on fire
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23. Excuse me, sorry, is anyone sitting here?
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You have three seconds to move your bag before I end you.
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24. Not to worry
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I will never forget this
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25. Bit wet out there
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You're going to need a snorkel because it's absolutely pissing it down.
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26. Ending an email with "Thanks"
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A warning that you're perilously close to losing your temper
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27. Right then, I suppose I really should start thinking about possibly making a move
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Bye
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28. It's fine
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It really could not possibly get any worse, but no doubt it will do
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29. Perfect
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Well that's that ruined then
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30. A bit of a pickle
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A catastrophically bad situation with potentially fatal consequences
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31. Not too bad, actually
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I'm probably the happiest I've ever been
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32. Honestly, it doesn't matter
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Nothing has ever mattered more than this
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33. You've caught the sun
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You look like you've been swimming in a volcano
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34. That's certainly one way of looking at it
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That's certainly the wrong way of looking at it
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35. If you say so
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I'm afraid that what you're saying is the height of idiocy
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36. With all due respect
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You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about
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37. Saying "you're welcome" as quietly as possible to people that don't say thank you
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Used as a form of punishment
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38. Meanings of "I beg your pardon"
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1. I didn't hear you
2. I apologise
3. What you're saying is making me absolutely livid
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39. It could be worse
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It couldn't possibly be any worse
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40. Each to their own
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You're wrong, but never mind
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41. Pop round anytime
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Please stay away from my house
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42 I'm just popping out for lunch, does anyone want anything?
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I'm getting my own lunch now, please remain silent
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43. No no, honestly, my fault
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It was exceedingly your fault and we both know it
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44. No yeah that's very interesting
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You are boring me to death
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45. Just whenever you get a minute
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Now
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46 No harm done
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You have caused complete and utter chaos
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47. I'm sure it'll be fine
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I fully expect the situation to deteriorate rapidly
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48. Sorry, I think you might have dropped something
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You have definitely dropped that specific item
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