Mary Dee · Vox London

The British English Decoder

10 expressions that are easy to misread

Understand not just what everyday British expressions say, but what they can imply, how tone changes them, and when they may — or may not — suit you.

10 expressions · workbook included

Please note, these examples are reasonably accurate, but they are guidelines, not fixed rules. Usage may vary from person to person according to age, region, accent, gender and context. I do not claim to speak for every single person in the United Kingdom!