Slang and Britsh expressions

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What does the slang word 'blimey' express?

1. A rude way of saying 'oh my God'
2. Saying someone is to blame for something
3. Seeing something surprising or impressive
4. Seeing something very slimey

When a British person says to you: 'Look, let's just forget about it.'
What do they actually mean?

1. I'm not mad at you. It's okay.
2. I will remember this until my dying day.
3. No problem, it can happen to anyone.
4. I'm not interested in taking revenge.

When do you use the expression: Bob's your uncle

1. Used if you want to say that Bob is your uncle.
2. Used to say that Bob isn't a very nice uncle.
3. Your familiy is so large, you call everyone Bob.
4. You have just finished an easy job.

What do British people actually mean when they say: It's not quite what I had in mind.

1. It's exactly what I had in mind.
2. Err....are you out of your mind?
3. What the bloody hell is this?!
4. I don't want this, but it'll do for now.

If you describe someone as: 'A few sandwiches short of a picnic', you actually mean...

1. That person is always hungry
2. That person is a little bit too fat
3. That person hasn't got a lot of common sense
4. That person never brings enough food

When a British person says: Happy new year!
They're actually saying...

1. Happy new year!
2. This new year has started off well.
3. I want to kiss you and wish you a happy new year.
4. The year is practically over. Stop it.

What is in British slang 'a doddle'?

1. A very easy job
2. A stupid person
3. A very difficult task
4. A small child

Something that is 'tickety-boo' is...

1. not very good at all
2. satisfactory and in good order
3. a term used to surprise someone
4. a term used to play a game with a baby

For the following words or expressions: 

what do you think they mean or refer to? Type in your thoughts in the mind map.

I can't be arsed to do my English homework

I look like a pillock in this blue suit.

He's a bit of a character.

Why is greeting people a very awkward business in Great Britain?

In what other ways could you say goodbye in Britain?