Max guides you through some key British phrases that might not mean exactly what you think!
Britishisms
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'That's not bad.'
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What kind of statement is 'not bad' when someone asks for your opinion?: "The films was not bad"
"The restaurant looks a bit run-down, but do you know what? The pizza's not bad!"
"How was the film?"
"Mmm. Not bad."
You are eating a new flavour of crisps and you friend says...
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"Are they nice?" - What do they really mean?
Two people at a marketing meeting.
'Ok, sure. I totally hear what you're saying. What I would suggest though is that we move our focus to the over 65s market...'
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In this context, what does 'I totally hear what you are saying' mean?
'Ok, sure. I totally hear what you're saying. What I would suggest though is that we move our focus to the over 65s market...'
You bumped into someone in the street that you know a little bit.
'Well, it was great to see you. We must go for coffee sometime'
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Will they meet for coffee?
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'With the greatest respect'...
'With the greatest respect, you should be careful about what words you use'.
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