Just an hour or 2 ago, I was speaking with a model who is not in the same country as me (she is Russian) and I made a comment using a phrase that is common here in England (anyone who sees it will know what it means and when/how to use it) but to anyone unfamiliar with it, either take it literally or they are simply very confused by it.
The phrase/expression I said:
"I'm going to see a man about a dog"
This is a humorous way to either say "brb I am going to the toilet" OR it's also commonly used to just say "brb" but you don't want or need to disclose what it is you're going to do or where you're going (it could be something else personal, or anything).
We had a little conversation about expressions, and I thought of another one that is VERY typically British, or at least I personally think it is and I am sure you will too.
"A sandwich short of a picnic"
This can either mean someone who has a lack of common sense, or simply, someone who is stupid.
So it got me wondering, what expressions do you have in your own country that may be confusing and weird to other countries?
The phrase/expression I said:
"I'm going to see a man about a dog"
This is a humorous way to either say "brb I am going to the toilet" OR it's also commonly used to just say "brb" but you don't want or need to disclose what it is you're going to do or where you're going (it could be something else personal, or anything).
We had a little conversation about expressions, and I thought of another one that is VERY typically British, or at least I personally think it is and I am sure you will too.
"A sandwich short of a picnic"
This can either mean someone who has a lack of common sense, or simply, someone who is stupid.
So it got me wondering, what expressions do you have in your own country that may be confusing and weird to other countries?