Barking
Lively, excitable. “He’s a bit barking, isn’t he?”
Dresses on the left
A polite way to describe someone who holds
left-wing political views.
Flutter
Euphemism for sexual congress. As in ‘Do you fancy
a flutter?’
Full English
A particularly confusing one – this is the
ubiquitous name for a traditional fried breakfast, but more recently it has
acquired a double meaning, as a euphemism for sexual congress. So use it with
care at the breakfast table!
How’s your father
Polite enquiry about one’s relatives.
Knee-trembler
A powerful and moving experience, such as hearing a
Shakespeare soliloquy read by a great actor, or a beautiful aria sung at the
opera.
Leave it out
Please do not include it. For example, when offered
salt or pepper at a restaurant.
Old chap
Father. As in ‘My old chap’s not been looking too
good recently.’
Pigeon pie
Also known as a ‘Saturday night special’, the
all-too familiar pile of vomit on the pavement.
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Taken from 'How Not to be a Tourist in London'
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