PROPER Vs REAL Flashcards
GOOD / GREAT
O__________,
E__________,
M___________.
Outstanding,
Exceptional,
Marvelous.
AGREE
Well, we’re on _________
I couldn’t ___________
That’s quite what _________
I’m ____________
the same page…
agree more.
I was thinking.
with you.
I’m fine = I’m doing _______, I’m _______ and Not _____/.
I’m doing alright
I”m good.
Not bad
THANK YOU
Thank you _________
________, mate.
Ta
__________ thanks
Youre a __________
So much
Cheers, mate.
Ta
Many thanks
Youre a life saver.
I’M INDIFFERENT
Whatever you decide It’s _______ to you. I don’t ________.I’m ________ on anything.
.up
mind
keen
I’M VERY TIRED
I’m k____________.
I’m absolutely s___________.
I’m wo_____________.
I’m absolutely c______________
.I’m feeling d_____________.
I’m feeling b_____________.
I’m feeling wh______________.
I’m feeling p______________.
I’m a bit w______________
knackered
shattered
worn out.
cream crackered.
drained
bushed
whacked
pooped
worse for wear.
ANGRY
I______,
F_______ and
L_____
Indignant
Furious
Livid
DON’T KNOW IF I AGREE
Maybe ________, maybe ________,
So
Not
LET GO OF YOUR RESENTMENT
Forget that you’re hurt and put _________ your _________
Aside
Feelings.
They have a thing. Yes they clearly have a __________.
connection
SORRY
My B_______,
My A_______
A_______
I ________.
Apologies, I meant ____________
My bad.
My apoligies /
Apologies
I apoligise.
no disrespect
YOU LOOKK BEAUTIFUL!
Wow! Look _________!
at you!
SEE YOU
B________
T___________
E__________…
Bye
Take care!
Enjoy…
SURPRISE
What the hell was that? ____________ happened there?
What’s just
IN GENERAL TERMS
Was it ok, as a whole? It ________ pretty well _________ actually.
Well, I think __________ , (…)
went
overall
Broadly speaking
It’s ________ how much attention this _______ incident is receiving ________ the media
Blown out of proportion
minor
in
TELL YOU
Listen, that’s what I wanted to ________ to you _________…
Talk
About
We cant _______ the opportunity to…=
pass up
Miss
I cant hear you yet. Speak louder. I still ________ hear. Speak ________
cant
up
BOAST / BRAG
Still doing that ________. _______ for ________.
SHIT
ALL
SHOW
TENSE ATMOSPHERE
Blimey, quite the ________ vibe, isn’t it?”
awkward
STOP
It’s best if you just ___________ a bit.
Hang it up = take a break = leave it aside
They __________ create a bit of _________ around the movie because it’s rather __________, mate.
While Americans say it sucks, the British will just say it’s ____________ or “it’s pants.”
ought to
buzz (draw attention
attention)
dull
rubbish
INTO TROUBLE
Everyone who does that gets __________
in a pickle.
WE WERE SENT OUT
We got _________.
chucked off
MESS
What a __________.
kerFUffle
INVITE
I’ve got the girls ________ for gin.
coming round
It’s __________ a lot of gossip.
That’s causimg quite a _________ / making quite a ___________.
Before disclosure, one might as well say :
“As __________…”
Although she disclosed the information, she included a ______________ to avoid spreading gossip.
sparked
stir
splash
It happens
disclaimer
The show’s _________ Lucas / Buda BBB. They are definitely ___________ out of him.
Are they actually ___________ him?
No, I think, they’re genuinely impressed by his skills.
teasing / picking on
taking the piss
ragging
TAKE LONG
What a bloody ____________, eh?
drag
Dont say Pay Attention, say ___________!
Focus!
NOTICE
She didnt _________ it, yeah?
Clock
You are so ____________ .
You better let __________.
PASSIONATE / EMOTIONAL / DRAMA QUEEN
DETACH
Full-on
Go
BENEFIT
We want to ___________ that lovely rapport.
cash in on
Come on, say it!! Go on _______ What’s ________?
then
up
GOT AFRAID
I look like I __________, right?
bottled it,
SUDDENLY
___________ the rain stopped __________ we stepped outside.
As if by magic,
just as (just the moment)
WHO HAS TROUBLE.
Others are also affected by the problem
It’s not just you who _________.
bears the brunt.
TROUBLE STARTED
The shit hit ___________
All hell __________
Things went p___________
“It kicked ________
“Trouble b___________
“The situation got s_________
“It went t_____________
“Things got h__________
- “It turned into a proper k____________
- the fan.
- broke loose.”
- pear-shaped.”
- off
- brewed
- sticky.
- tits up.
- hairy.
- kerfuffle
HOW LOW / MEDIOCRE
Absolute bloody s___________!
shambles
What’s the __________ tomorrow, mate?
SCHOOL EXAM
test on
Stop being annoying! ______ up! I said _________ down!
Shut up
Pipe down!
Wait! Let me see if I understand ….Well, just to be _________
CERTAIN
Clear.
100% clear
Sorry, I dont understand.
Sorry, I’m not w________
With you.
NOT ON THE SAME PAGE
GOOD WITH WORDS
Pitel BBB is witty / eloquent. Pitel’s got the gift _________, mate. She’s got __________.
of the gab
Wits.
We dont want to see people _____________ for what they didnt do.
going down / being blamed / being harmed….
They’re not letting it _____________
DISCOURAGE
get them down, mate.”
During the interview, the journalist asked a ___________ question about the company’s controversial practices, clearly trying to ___________ a defensive response from the CEO
chip-on-the-shoulder
elicit
DIDNT DO WELL
She __________ on today’s test.
well
flopped
You seem a bit hesitant. You dont sound __________.
certain
IF THERE’S ONE THING TO BE DONE…
I should ACTUALLY be applauded for it. I agree. If ___________ you shlould be applauded for it.
anything (at all)
On the contrary, I should be applauded ….
TO NOT LET IT AFFECT / UPSET YOU OR MAKE YOU ANGRY.
I do not __________ to it.
rise
The rain is getting lighter. Yeah, it ______ a bit
Let up
There are many _________ to their actions
effects
This goes much __________ than this.It’s a global problem.
wider
What you told us _________
CAN BE CONFIRMED / PROVEN
checks out / matches up.
Take responsibility for your actions! __________ to it, mate!
Own up
FOND OF THAT
She really likes it. She’s ________ that.
INTO
What exactly do you mean? =
What’s your __________?
point
There’s a question thats kind of ____________ to mind…
springing
Yeah you’re right. It makes sense. ___________ point …
Fair
We’re ____________ coffee late in the afternoon.
meeting for
I was so furious during the _____________ that I ended up yelling my _____________
argument
lungs out
CONFLICTS / DISPUTE
They’re always having ___________ and _________ fights about everything. I hope one day they will stop ____________
beefs
picking
Falling out
He’s ___________ everyone, but
dont think he can ___________ me like that.
Well, just yesterday he _____________ by convincing everyone his car was broken just to avoid giving them a lift. What a character!
DECEIVE
playing
get around
pulled a fast one
THE PROBLEM
He’s passing ___________ someone else…
the buck onto
I was misled by an advert of ______________ reputation. You certainly got _____________ by ___________ advertsiment.
questionable
sucked in / fooled
dodgy
FULFILL THE AGREEMENT
I dunno ‘bout you lot, but I’m ______________ my end of the deal.
holding up
COINCIDENCE
What are __________, huh?
the odds
Do you think its gonna work out for you?
Do you think you’re gonna ____________?
SUCCEED
make it
HEY, CAREFUL!
______________ yourself, mate!
Mind
You’re free to go.
Ok, ___________ go then!
off I
Well done! That will __________ lesson
teach you a
PROCEED
Where were we with the story? Alright. ___________ the story
Get on with
Well done! k__________, lad!
Keep it up,
Kudos!
SECRET
We need to keep the surprise party __________ until the big day.
under wraps
SHE WAS INFLUENCED BY IT.
After watching her friend’s __________ to fitness, some of it _________ her, and she started going to the gym regularly
dedication
rubbed off on
AFRAID
I didnt do it ___________ I might be wrong. I was __________ of it.
for fear
Fearful
EVERYTHING AT YOUR DISPOSAL
Everything is available, you just go and ____________
You’ve got the ___________
indulge yourself.
lot on tap
I was absolutely ___________ when I found out I missed the last train ___________.
DISAPOINTED - PISSED
gutted
home
INSULTS RANKED BY LEVEL OF NASTINESS
• You w__________.
• You m___________.
• You t__________.
• You c__________.
wonker
mug
tit / twat
cunt
ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE
Of course, no ___________
doubt
BEATINGAROIND THE BUSH
He was __________, dodging all the ___________
eLUsive
questions
THE COOL THING TO DO
They’ve been giving it some ____________ lately. It’s proper ____________.
welly
trending
THAT WAS CLOSE
We ____________ the bullet.
dodged
CANT GET THIS OUT OF MY HEAD
This song’s _____________ in my _____________.
got stuck
noggin’. (Brain)
If you want to join us for dinner, ______________, feel free to ____________.
DEFINETELY / FOR SURE
JOIN US
by all means
come along.
THAT’S THE ONLY WAY
Only __________ I stop sweating buckets.
then will
Congratulations! That’s such _____________ news! _____________ you all the best as you prepare for your little princess to _____________ the family. She’s going to bring so much joy and love into your lives.
wonderful
Wishing
join
WAY PAST IN TIME /
MORE RECENTLY
How long ___________you last…
How ____________ did you order the food?
has it been since
long ago
The book was written as a ________________ to his uncle. He ______________ the book to his uncle
TRIbute
dedicated
EVIL
That’s a ____________ thing to do.
wicked
MESS
He’s an excellent chef, but he always seems to _____________ one tiny _____________ in every dish he makes
Bungle
detail
Hey mate, how’s it goin?
Not ___________ , not ___________.
I’m _____________
I’m doing _________
too bad
too bad
Alroght
Good
SMART CLOTHING
These are my _____________ They’re my latest _____________
going-out threads.
Geat
VENTILATION
We need some ___________ in this __________. Can’t chill properly when you’re sweating __________.
airflow
gaff
buckets
A SEPECTACULAR WIN
It was a ____________ victory
crushing
thumping
INTEGRATE INTO
Did she _____________ the group?
fit in with
RAINING CATS AND DOGS
It’s ___________ down.
Pouring
NAG SOMEONE OVER TRIVIAL THINGS
I won’t keep ___________ him over ___________. He’s a good ___________.
hassling
petty stuff
Professional / good lad / top bloke
RELATIONSHIP BREAKUP
Initially, I was ________ unsure of what to do next but as days _________ weeks, I realized that this ________ was necessary for both of us to ____________ our priorities and find ____________.
taken aback / devastated
turned into
break
reassess
clarity
RELATIONSHIP BREAKUP
Initially, I was ________ unsure of what to do next but as days _________ weeks, I realized that this ________ was necessary for both of us to ____________ our priorities and find ____________.
taken aback,
turned into
break
reassess
clarity
NO NEED
No, dont ___________
bother
OH YEAH I AM
Are you aftaid? I ___________ am.
bloody well
BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
He kept _____________ but never gave a ____________ answer to the question.
waffling on
straight
TO DUSCUSS THE RELATIONSHIP
When are they gonna meet for ______________?
Soon they’ll have a _____________
a chinwag
one on one
ORCHESTRATED
They ______________ all this. It’s a total ______________.
staged
setup
IT’S DISGUSTING
Hope you have ______________
a strong stomach.
IN PLACE OF THE ONE THAT’S BROKEN
I’m gonna ______________ this plaster in _____________ the other one’s ______________
stick
where
busted
ACCUSATION
Are you __________ this is my fault?
implying
SOMEONE NOT HEARING BECAUSE OF THE EARPHONES
I was _______________ but I guess the ______________ was too loud
calling out
music
BUSY SCHEDULE
Her social life is _____________
buzzing
ONE OF THESE DAYS YOU COULD REPAY
______________, you could do something to _____________ for what she did.
Any day now / Some day soon
give back
REACH OUT TO ME
What does it mean: I’m beggin’, beggin’ you So, put your ________________ out, baby I’m beggin’, beggin’ you.
loving hand
HOLIDAY TIME. SCHOOL’S OUT / OFF / FINISHED /. ON A BREAK…
When does school ________________?
break up
DEMAND MEASURES
Oi, I voted for him. Now I can give him a _______________ for some _______________, innit?
nudge
action
EXCEED YOUR TIME LIMIT
You are going to ____________ for _____________
be late
curfew
OH, FUDGE!
________________ hell!
Bloddy
THE COUNTING OF CALORIES
_______________ calories helps me keep my ______________ and not eat too much.”
Keeping track of
gob / mouth shut
JUST THE SAME WAY
Say it exactly ____________ you remember it.
like
KEEP US POSTED
Valentina, keep us ________________ on where you ______________, alright?
updated
are
SHE RESPONDED EMOTIONALLY TO THE COMMENT BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT IT WAS DIRECTED AT HER.
“I think she took the _____________”
“She took it to _____________”
“She got _______________”
bait
heart
triggered
THIS WAS SOMETHING WE IMPROVISED / TEMPORARY
“This one’s just a _____________. Let’s get a new one.”
quick fix
BEAUTIFUL
Who’s this _______________ ting?
Peng
PUT THE ALARM???
_________________ the alarm for 14 minutes
Set
DISCUSS THEIR ISSUES
“It’s not the time to ___________________.”
air our dirty laundry
GROANING IN PAIN
There’s one over there _________________
puffin’ and pantin’.”
CLEAN FEET BEFORE ENTERING
Don’t forget to ____________ yer ______________ on the ______________ as you ______________
wipe
boots
doormat
come in.
JUST WANT ANY LITTLE EXCUSE NOT TO COME TO WORK
“Those blokes are just lookin’ for _______________ reason to _______________ work.
any tiny
bunk off
THE GLASS PEOPLE
Any word from the _______________?
Glassworks
DID THEY GET BACK TO YOU?
Any _______________ from them? No, I havent _____________ from them?
word
heard back
WHWT’S HAPPENING TODAY
What’s the _______________ for today?
SCHEDULE
ARE YOU MAKING A SUBTLE INDIRRCT CRITICISM?
“Was that a ______________?”
“Are you throwing _____________?”
dig
shade
TAKE A NAP
“I’ll _______________ a half-hour ____________.”
catch
kip
ALLOW THEM TO FIGURE THINGS OUT.
Just let them ______________ out. They are ______________ enough to ______________ things.
sort themselves
big
handle
MAKE THE SITUATION EMBARASSING
_______________ today, you”ve been ______________ to ne and you’ve _______________ me (made a fool of me).
Next time, I’m not gonna stay quiet. I’m gonna _______________ and put you _________________
Twice
rude
disrespected
make a scene.
In a spot / in a pickle
INCREASE REPERTOIRE
The more words you ______________ in your _____________, the more you can _____________, see? It’s like filling your toolbox, the more tools you have, the _____________ you can build stuff.
got
bonnet / head
pick up / learn
better
TALKING ABOUT SOMEONE’S TRAVELS
“So, when’s your mum _______________ to BH?”
going to
Flying to
Away to
BONKERS
Are you ______________?
off your trolley? / out of your mind?
TO SAY THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE SOMETHING
Ok, ______________ “All ____________!”
got it!
good
THATS VERY COOL
“That’s ______________ cool!”
Yeah, “That’s ______________!”
proper
wicked
ABOUT THE PAINTING AND REMODELING OF THE DOOR MAKING PROGRESS
The door ________________ is __________________.” However, if you want it in a more colloquial London slang, it might be something like, “It’s _________________.”
service
getting good
proper decent now
I’M HESITANT
I want one but _______________
fear I’ll regret it.
WHEN IS YOUR MUM GONNA BE ON A TRIP?
When _______________ is your mum _________________ (on a trip)?
Exactly
Away
ANY IDEA WHEN…?
_______________ of your mum’s flight?”
“When’s your mum _________________”
Have you heard
flying out?
SIR, YOU FORGOT YOUR NOTEBOOK
____________ your notebook
Dont forget
SWALLOW
This water is going ______________.
down the hatch.
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE - TRYING TO CALL ATTENTION
In London casual English, you could say, “He’s just trying to __________________.”
stir things up
CALL ATTENTION
He’s just trying to _________________
make a scene.”
WINDY / IMAGINE WHAT IT’S LIKE / SEASIDE
If it’s _______________ like this here, imagine how _____________ it is by the ________________.
blowing
mad
coast
