Slang and Britsh expressions

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What British slang words or expressions do you (think) you know?

When a British person says 'It's not ideal.' what do they actually mean?

1. This is terrible, my life is ruined.
2. This isn't okay, but I'll manage.
3. Things could be better.
4. You aren't satisfied.

When a British person says to you: 'Look, let's just forget about it.'
What do they actually mean?

1. I'm not mad at you. It's okay.
2. I will remember this until my dying day.
3. No problem, it can happen to anyone.
4. I'm not interested in taking revenge.

I went to my friend’s house to watch the England game the other day. I walked in and said “alright'' ?

What does this friend mean with 'alright'?

1. How are you doing?
2. Is the match going okay?
3. Is it okay if I watch the game with you?
4. I've a good feeling about this game.

What do British people actually mean when they say: It's not quite what I had in mind.

1. It's exactly what I had in mind.
2. Err....are you out of your mind?
3. What the bloody hell is this?!
4. I don't want this, but it'll do for now.

If someone calls you 'a jammy bastard' what do they actually mean?

1. You're always dressed in your pyjamas.
2. You're a bit fat, man.
3. You are one lucky person!
4. I can tell you've been eating.

When a British person says: Happy new year!
They're actually saying...

1. Happy new year!
2. This new year has started off well.
3. I want to kiss you and wish you a happy new year.
4. The year is practically over. Stop it.

What is in British slang 'a doddle'?

1. A very easy job
2. A stupid person
3. A very difficult task
4. A small child

When a British person says something is 'very interesting', they mean to say...

1. they are very impressed.
2. this is cleary nonsense.
3. that something is very good.
4. they really like your idea.

For the following words or expressions: 

what do you think they mean or refer to? Type in your thoughts in the mind map.

I can't be arsed to do my English homework

I look a pillock in this blue suit.

He's a bit of a character.

Why is greeting people a very awkward business in Great Britain?

In what other ways could you say goodbye in Britain?