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Don’t cry over spilt milk – someone may say this if you get something wrong or actually spill or break something. The essence of the saying is that you shouldn’t worry about it. Chin wag – means to have a long chat and its origins come from a Welsh word meaning empty. It is believed that the word originates from a pub in North Wales where the landlady would ensure people drunk more than they intended by going around with a jug of ale and toping people’s glasses up by saying “chin wag” – which is Welsh for your cup is empty. D Used, mass-market toys from the '70s, '80s, and '90s can command large price tags – so it could be time to start rummaging in your attic for that forgotten toy or game that could fetch a high price at auction!

We have a huge list of British things for you to look at split into categories of bands, brands, celebrities, tourist attractions and more. Whether you’re planning to travel, wanting to learn more about British culture, or are interested in trying out different foods, we hope you find what you’re looking for here! Shagged – This can mean a number of things some ruder than others. But the most common use is when someone is expressing how tired they are. T Hugh Laurie: An actor and comedian who is famous for being one half of the comedy duo Laurie and Fry, and for playing Dr. House on the TV series House. George Harrison: A member of The Beatles, best known for his contributions “Here Comes The Sun” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.Pith Helmet: Also known as the safari helmet, sun helmet, topee, sola topee or topi. A light helmet which is covered with cloth. any guesses? They're actually painted a colour called 'invisible green', used on many historic railings throughout London. 11. The Museum once had a 'Cabinet of Obscene Objects' In Scotland and Ireland, traditional Halloween customs include guising — children disguised in costume going from door to door requesting food or coins – which had become common practice by the late 19th century; [133] [134] (the Halloween masks, worn by children, are known as "false faces" in Ireland. [135]) turnips hollowed out and carved with faces to make lanterns, [136] and holding parties where games such as apple bobbing are played. [137] Agatha Christie's mystery novel Hallowe'en Party is about a girl who is drowned in an apple-bobbing tub. Other practices in Ireland include lighting bonfires, and having firework displays. [138] Further contemporary imagery of Halloween is derived from Gothic and horror literature (notably Shelley's Frankenstein and Stoker's Dracula), and classic horror films (such as Hammer Horrors). Mass transatlantic Irish and Scottish migration in the 19th century popularised Halloween in North America. [139] The wizard Merlin features as a character in many works of fiction, including the BBC series Merlin. One major advantage to having a weather system which can go from sunny to snowy in the same day is that it’s often accompanied by incredible cloud formations. You could cloud-watch all day and see everything from cumulus clouds to nimbus clouds all from the same spot.

British culture has been influenced by historical and modern migration, the historical invasions of Great Britain, and the British Empire. As a result of the British Empire, significant British influence can be observed in the language, law, culture and institutions of its former colonies, most of which are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. A subset of these states form the Anglosphere, and are among Britain's closest allies. [3] [4] British colonies and dominions influenced British culture in turn, particularly British cuisine. [5] This increase in worker output makes this device one of the greatest British inventions of all time. Don’t rush things, be patient, be wise. Learn to listen and observe all different perspectives and points of view. Don’t judge. Every person is looking with their own personal glasses. Glasses that have been moulded by their own experiences and circumstances.’It’s brass monkeys outside – is used when it is bitterly cold. The origins of this saying refer to the brass handles on doors which get very cold. This bit makes sense but the monkeys bit of this saying is baffling, even to the Brits. J Astronauts don’t get a lot of choice in when or where they fly but I would absolutely love to go to the Moon.” Those materials will continue to give off gases to one degree or another and in an environment like the ISS where the air is constantly recycled, any significant amount of gases that are produced from a material will be amplified over a period of time because they’re not filtered out.” Bite your arm off – don’t be alarmed if someone says this. No one is about to literally bite off any part of your anatomy. It is used to describe willingness. For example someone might say to you ”they will bite your arm off if you offer to write their essay.”

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