Straight Talking Brit's

SEVERAL international websites have been sharing phrases which British people say - and what they actually mean. 2014.

Can you think of any other phrases like these to add to the list? Have your say in our comments box, below.

1) "I might join you later." - translation: "I'm not leaving the house today unless it's on fire."

2) "Not to worry." - translation: "I will never forget this."

3) "Bit wet out there." - translation: "You're going to need a snorkel because it's absolutely peeing it down."

4) "Right then, I suppose I really should start thinking about making a move." - translation: "Bye."

5) "A bit of a pickle." - translation: "A catastrophically bad situation with potentially fatal consequences."

6) "Not too bad, actually." - translation: "Probably the happiest I've ever been."

7) "You've caught the sun." - translation: "You look like you've been swimming in a volcano."

8) "I have the 5p if that helps?" - and never quite being sure if it helps.

9) "If you say so." - translation: "I'm afraid what you're saying is the height of idiocy."

10) "With all due respect." - translation: "You have no idea what you are talking about."

11) "Each to their own." - translation: "You are wrong but never mind."

12) "I'm just popping out for lunch, anyone what anything?" - translation: "I'm getting my own lunch now, please stay silent."

13) "No, no, it was my fault." - translation: "It was definitely your fault and we both know it."

14) "Yeah, that's very interesting." - translation: "You are boring me to death."

15) "Sorry, I think you might have dropped something." - translation: "You have definitely dropped that specific item."

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