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I just got to thinking, there are many silly phrases which are used here in the Uk.

Such as:
Ne'r cast a cloot tae May Gangs oot (wait till summer starts before wearing summer clothes)
There's nowt so queer as folk (People can be very strange)
The world is your oyster (Everythings going well for you)
mony a meekle maks a muckle (saving small amounts leads to larger sums).

Are there any equally strange sayings where you come from?

The world is your oyster (Everythings going well for you)
We have that saying here in the US too. I like it :D.

I just got to thinking, there are many silly phrases which are used here in the Uk.

Such as:
Ne'r cast a cloot tae May Gangs oot (wait till summer starts before wearing summer clothes)
There's nowt so queer as folk (People can be very strange)
The world is your oyster (Everythings going well for you)
mony a meekle maks a muckle (saving small amounts leads to larger sums).

Are there any equally strange sayings where you come from?

You'd think so, but no. It's really just you guys.

"It's the quiet ones you ought to watch."

Not necessarily. I'm noisy as hell and you really ought to keep an eye on me. :)

"It's the quiet ones you ought to watch."

Not necessarily. I'm noisy as hell and you really ought to keep an eye on me. :)

A prank is one thing but have you ever gone postal?

A prank is one thing but have you ever gone postal?

No. I don't kill people. It's boring. You can only kill a person once, but you can break him repeatedly. :)

No. I don't kill people. It's boring. You can only kill a person once, but you can break him repeatedly. :)

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Some places charge you a lot to "break" you.

;)

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Some places charge you a lot to "break" you.

;)

Let's leave scientology out of this. :p

Let's leave scientology out of this. :p

I keep trying to get you but you always make me lol.

One of these days *shakes fist*

"Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile"

Always found it to be an odd choice of words.

"Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile"

Always found it to be an odd choice of words.

and that would mean... what?

Let's leave scientology out of this. :p

Tom Cruise "I KNOW the history of psychology"(bounce, bounce, on Oprah's guest couch):headbang:

Let's leave scientology out of this. :p

Tom Cruise "I KNOW the history of psychology"(bounce, bounce, on Oprah's guest couch):headbang:

"Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile"

Always found it to be an odd choice of words.
lol, I love that one. It reminds me of a few old jokes
What's small yellow and lives of dead beetles?
What do you call a cow with wings?
What's Olivia's favourite film?
Who didn't have leg to stand on in court?

meh duck - Northantonian slang for erm...calling a girl sugar I guess
couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery - self explanatory but I have to wonder how it would shape out

I can't find the Dave Spikey routine on youtube :(


Ne'r cast a cloot tae May Gangs oot (wait till summer starts before wearing summer clothes)
There's nowt so queer as folk (People can be very strange)
The world is your oyster (Everythings going well for you)
mony a meekle maks a muckle (saving small amounts leads to larger sums).

never heard these, are you a northern monkey? :p (I wonder how that name will be read internationally)

meh duck - Northantonian slang for erm...calling a girl sugar I guess
couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery - self explanatory but I have to wonder how it would shape out

I can't find the Dave Spikey routine on youtube :(



never heard these, are you a northern monkey? :p (I wonder how that name will be read internationally)
Nah, I'm from the Holy Land, I wonder how that will be taken by the southerners

If you've nothing to hide you've nothing to fear; completely missing the point.

Nah, I'm from the Holy Land, I wonder how that will be taken by the southerners

Bah. You're all northern, poor and provincial to me.

Nah, I'm from the Holy Land, I wonder how that will be taken by the southerners

your Irish :confused:

Bah. You're all northern, poor and provincial to me.

careful now, you don't want to upset the land of shoes! *shows off magic*:mad:

"Roight me lover?"

Bristolian turn of phrase. Can be used towards anyone, but really shouldn't unless they themselves are massively Bristolian.

and that would mean... what?

Google it.

Bah. You're all northern, poor and provincial to me.
Because Kent is the apex of British society, and not just full of people too poor to live in London and, not coincidentally, farmers, aye?

Anyway - He who dares wins - History laughs in the face of the SAS' motto.

meh duck - Northantonian slang for erm...calling a girl sugar I guess
couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery - self explanatory but I have to wonder how it would shape out

I can't find the Dave Spikey routine on youtube :(



never heard these, are you a northern monkey? :p (I wonder how that name will be read internationally)

Bah. You're all northern, poor and provincial to me.
But at least we're not Engerlish :)

Because Kent is the apex of British society, and not just full of people too poor to live in London and, not coincidentally, farmers, aye?

Anyway - He who dares wins - History laughs in the face of the SAS' motto.
and so does Del Boy, you Tart!

But at least we're not Engerlish :)
Innit.

Because Kent is the apex of British society, and not just full of people too poor to live in London and, not coincidentally, farmers, aye?

Anyway - He who dares wins - History laughs in the face of the SAS' motto.

No, the Home counties are, if there is one, the "apex" of British society.

To be honest I'm just in an ardently anti-northern mood; we were discussing "identity" as a historical notion in seminar, in which there was a claim to be "northern", and tract fulfilling every "northern" stereotype and cliche. I'm simply tired of being accused of elitism for responding to proud northerners with the claim to be a proud southerner.

To be honest I'm just in an ardently anti-northern mood; we were discussing "identity" as a historical notion in seminar, in which there was a claim to be "northern", and tract fulfilling every "northern" stereotype and cliche. I'm simply tired of being accused of elitism for responding to proud northerners with the claim to be a proud southerner.
Eugh. Can't say I blame you, then. Although York contains roughly 3% people Actually From Yorkshire.

No, the Home counties are, if there is one, the "apex" of British society.

To be honest I'm just in an ardently anti-northern mood; we were discussing "identity" as a historical notion in seminar, in which there was a claim to be "northern", and tract fulfilling every "northern" stereotype and cliche. I'm simply tired of being accused of elitism for responding to proud northerners with the claim to be a proud southerner.
Proud of what.....no don't bother, I'll be waiting too long.....ssssnnnnnnzzzzzzzz

Eugh. Can't say I blame you, then. Although York contains roughly 3% people Actually From Yorkshire.

Very true. Incidentally, I encourage a visit to "Tru". Evidence that the worst nightclub on the planet, Toffs, can, in fact, get worse. I think the white leather cushioned bars are the worst.

Proud of what.....no don't bother, I'll be waiting too long.....ssssnnnnnnzzzzzzzz
Eating pies, also working down ' pit, something the people of York have never actually done all that much, it being an island of the middle class doing clerking work.
Very true. Incidentally, I encourage a visit to "Tru". Evidence that the worst nightclub on the planet, Toffs, can, in fact, get worse. I think the white leather cushioned bars are the worst.
:eek: No wai!

Worse than Toffs? Worse even than Ziggy's?

Proud of what.....no don't bother, I'll be waiting too long.....ssssnnnnnnzzzzzzzz

eh?

In any case, I'm not proud to be southern. Frankly, I could not care less where, geographically, I was born or raised in the abstract terms of loyalty and pride. I'm bloody grateful to have grown up in area of the country which, though as culturally enriched and intellectual as inner city Glasgow, is economically comfortable, and has grammar schools.

I'm bloody grateful to have grown up in area of the country which, though as culturally enriched and intellectual as inner city Glasgow...
Hey! :p

I'll have you know Glasgow was European City of Culture not that long ago.

Hey! :p

I'll have you know Glasgow was European City of Culture not that long ago.

Liverpool's "European city of culture" this year, if memory serves. It doesn't mean it's worse estates are culturally enriched...I hope. Scouse drama critics would be disturbing.

Liverpool's "European city of culture" this year, if memory serves. It doesn't mean it's worse estates are culturally enriched...
I ken.

I was merely joshing.

Liverpool's "European city of culture" this year, if memory serves. It doesn't mean it's worse estates are culturally enriched...I hope. Scouse drama critics would be disturbing.

City of Culture your havin a laugh
City of Culture your havin a laugh

your Irish :confused:

Your Irish what?

The word you were looking for is you're.

"Give peace a chance"

"The world is your oyster" is actually Shakespearian, and as such not a peculiar phrase from wherever you happen to be (so nyerr :p)

As for weird ass Aussie slang... well, there's just too many to mention.

"The world is your oyster" is actually Shakespearian, and as such not a peculiar phrase from wherever you happen to be (so nyerr :p)

Maybe so, but I don't think he added "and I'm it's shell" :)

Because Kent is the apex of British society, and not just full of people too poor to live in London and, not coincidentally, farmers, aye?

Anyway - He who dares wins - History laughs in the face of the SAS' motto.

Kick out the immigrants. and then South East England, and Kent in particular will be the Apex.


Seriously, don't mess with the SAS. Or Ross Kemp will be knocking at your door. With Bear Grylls and Eddie Stone next to him.

Sir Ranaulph Fiennes would be keeping the engine running (The Above are all ex SAS members. cept for Kemp, who plays one.)