National sayings and phrases - directly translated - Page 14

Jimbuna · 03-08-21, 10:44 AM

Proper - This has two different meanings depending on location or social classes. From a higher social class, ‘Proper’ denotes actions appropriate to certain circumstances. For example, ‘Don’t do that, it’s not proper!’ However such a usage is becoming less common.

More common, and common in the north and southwest England. “Proper” is used as an alternative to “very” or “extremely”, something that can give a term extra weight. For example, ‘that meal was proper tasty’ or sometimes ‘that was proper.’

Jimbuna · 03-09-21, 02:02 PM

Scrummy - Is used as a wonderfully effusive term for when something is truly delicious and mouth-wateringly good.

mapuc · 03-10-21, 05:14 PM

Heard a well known saying some days ago.

Lars(ordinary mans name) diarrhea fields- The exact meaning of this is not really known-Today it is used to tell someone that a place is far out in the country

E.g
It is past Lars diarrhea's fields

Markus

Jimbuna · 03-11-21, 02:02 PM

Skive

Used to indicate when someone has failed to turn up for work or an obligation due to pretending to fake illness.

Jimbuna · 03-12-21, 02:30 PM

Throwing a wobbly

This phrase means the same thing as having a tantrum.

Jimbuna · 03-15-21, 01:39 PM

Tosh

A nifty little British term that means ‘rubbish’ or ‘crap’.

August · 03-16-21, 09:19 AM

So a Posh Tosh would be a Crappy Snob?

Jimbuna · 03-16-21, 01:55 PM

I get your meaning but it's not a term I've ever heard used.

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 02:04 PM

Scooby Snacks
A term used to reference Mary Ja Wanna.

"Hey! You have any Scooby Snacks?"

Jimbuna · 03-19-21, 02:11 PM

Trainers

Trainers are the British equivalent of the American sneakers denoting athletic shoes.

03-08-21, 10:44 AM	#196
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Proper - This has two different meanings depending on location or social classes. From a higher social class, ‘Proper’ denotes actions appropriate to certain circumstances. For example, ‘Don’t do that, it’s not proper!’ However such a usage is becoming less common. More common, and common in the north and southwest England. “Proper” is used as an alternative to “very” or “extremely”, something that can give a term extra weight. For example, ‘that meal was proper tasty’ or sometimes ‘that was proper.’ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-09-21, 02:02 PM	#197
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Scrummy - Is used as a wonderfully effusive term for when something is truly delicious and mouth-wateringly good. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-10-21, 05:14 PM	#198
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,877 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Heard a well known saying some days ago. Lars(ordinary mans name) diarrhea fields- The exact meaning of this is not really known-Today it is used to tell someone that a place is far out in the country E.g It is past Lars diarrhea's fields Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

03-11-21, 02:02 PM	#199
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Skive Used to indicate when someone has failed to turn up for work or an obligation due to pretending to fake illness. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-12-21, 02:30 PM	#200
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Throwing a wobbly This phrase means the same thing as having a tantrum. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-15-21, 01:39 PM	#201
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Tosh A nifty little British term that means ‘rubbish’ or ‘crap’. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-16-21, 09:19 AM	#202
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,667 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So a Posh Tosh would be a Crappy Snob?

03-16-21, 01:55 PM	#203
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I get your meaning but it's not a term I've ever heard used. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-16-21, 02:04 PM	#204
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Scooby Snacks A term used to reference Mary Ja Wanna. "Hey! You have any Scooby Snacks?" __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

03-19-21, 02:11 PM	#205
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Trainers Trainers are the British equivalent of the American sneakers denoting athletic shoes. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)