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Fancy A Cuppa? British Slang 101: The Hilarious Guide to British Slang (Includes Must-Know Swear Words, Funny Expressions & Cockney Rhyming Slang) (Hilarious Slang 101)
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Review "This book is flat-out funny, if you are coming to Britain, this book is an invaluable guide to British slang." -- Keith E, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "This is an entertaining and fun book of British words, sayings and meanings!!! Very enjoyable, great write!! Absolutely loved it!" -- rrw, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Entertaining and practical. Highly recommend." -- jjpeer, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Clever illustrations, extensive, well-researched." -- Avimanyu D, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "It takes a certain kind of intellect coupled with a certain type of flippant 'tude to write such a slick work as "Fancy a Cuppa'. Great fun with plenty of surprisingly educational history." -- John C, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Fancy a Cuppa" is a really fun book. The author doesn't waste a lot of time with endless boring intro material; instead, he dives right in to the heart of the matter. The cartoons are well drawn and amusing. Keep this book on your nightstand or anywhere where you have a bit of idle time to fill. Kudos to Jeff Watson!" -- Emma J, Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Stop dilly dallying around and get this book!" -- Northener, Amazon Review ★★★★★ Product Description The Complete Guide to Everything That's Quintessentially British! Are you a fan of British TV but you get lost in translation? Maybe you plan to visit the UK one day? Or maybe you are just looking for the BEST gift for a fellow anglophile! Well, you're in the right place... best-selling author Jeff Watson brings you the ULTIMATE guide to British Slang. An all-encompassing hilarious dictionary of everything that's quintessentially British. A deep-dive into the most up to date & current slang spoken by Brits today, brilliantly illustrated, and hilariously explained. You’ll discover: What it means to feel ‘under the weather’, ‘gutted’, 'knackered'... and dozens of other wacky expressions we Brits use to express how we’re feeling. The must-know lingo for when you're ‘down the pub with yer mates’... for example, what does ‘your round’ mean? And NO, they are not commenting on your weight… How to survive a night on the town with an Englishman How to talk about the MOST British topics… Weather & Tea. Of course! The Brits’ most favourite obsession! A whole chapter dedicated to all the hilarious misinterpretations that always occur between British and American English. A must-read chapter! All the slang associated with time & money, or should we say 'to Dilly-Dally', and 'Dosh'! (full explanations inside!) How to behave if you have a run-in with the old Bill... uh oh. And how could we forget… Toilet Talk, Anatomy & Sex. Now you’ll finally be able to mention the crown jewels in their proper context! "Downright Brilliant, Utterly British!" The most ENGLISH swear words on the planet. Whether ‘the dog’s bollocks’ really refers to the very best, or the very worst… and how to effortlessly use it in conversation. All the British TV & FILM you MUST watch before attempting any British slang from this book. Plus… A BONUS chapter containing a collection of over a hundred Rhyming Cockney Slang expressions! Uncover this fascinating way of speaking, that relies only on rhyme and nonsensical humour. Another BONUS chapter on the most unusual British insults on the planet. Trust me… this one will have you dying with laughter… And LOADs more! PLUS, the entire book is JAM-PACKED with fascinating facts & captivating trivia… A lingophiles dream. You’ll uncover: The unexpected true origin behind the well-known cliche idiom ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’. All the curious connections between the British Navy and dozens of British slang terms. The Bizarre true origin of the word 'Fanny'... And much more! Each chapter is adorned with the most Witty British Quotes... Do you know which British prime minister famously said, “in the morning, I will be sober, but you mam, will still be ugly…” ? Find out inside! (Serious) Disclaimers: This book is purely for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used to replace an ESL
