Phrases III

Of course, just as in the states, not everyone says all of these phrases. And we might use a few of them, but not commonly. I have noticed I have added a few of these to my own speech. VW and I made fun of Texas accents once, and the Brit laughed saying “How can you make fun of other Americans, you all sound exactly the same.” Hmmm.

Barking or Barking Mad = Crazy
Comfort break or make myself comfortable = bathroom break
Fancy, for example: “what time do you fancy driving over” or “I don’t right fancy coffee.”
Come along. “What time will you be coming along.” “Come along and join the disco swim.”
Whilst.
Gobsmacked - amazed!
Tinned food - canned food
Donkeys years - a long time
Give us a bell – give us a ring
Carrier bags-plastic bags (and they charge for them. I have bought reusable woven bags, which I love. I used to think it would be a pain to remember to bring them, but I do remember 99% of the time. I feel good not collecting so many bags and they are much easier to carry and hold in your hand.)
Fizzies - pop or soda
Holiday makers - vacationers
Hoovering - vacuuming
Sweeties -candy