5 very British phrases to use with your native English-speaking colleagues

11/15/2017

Overview

In any language, there are phrases or expressions which are idiomatic and difficult to translate but which are used instinctively to describe a situation or feeling.

The English language has many of these common British phrases which are only typically used by native speakers – and unless you have lived or grown up in the UK, will not be part of your vocabulary. Until now…

If you have native English-speaking colleagues, try to incorporate a few of these common British phrases into your next conversation…and surprise them with your knowledge of colloquial language!

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