The UK and North America share lots of things. We share a common language for one, but you might be surprised at how different our colloquialisms really are.
For example, you should NEVER tell a Brit to sit on their fanny - this will result in a very odd stare and quite possibly a slap around the face for good measure. And what the heck are you wearing underneath your pants? And what DO you do with an aubergine?
Fear not, for these and many other (well, around thirty) mysteries of the Queen's English are about to be revealed. How many British colloquialisms can you identify? And how well would you do in the presence of the landed gentry?
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