A sweater or dress that is pulled on over the head.
Jumper
Apples
(Cockney rhyming slang, also said as “apples and pears”) Stairs.
Bubble and Squeak
A side dish made from the leftovers of a proper roast dinner. Main ingredients inclue mash and cabbage, but other items such as corn, peas, brussels sprouts (even meat) can be found in bubble and squeak.
Mash
Mashed potatoes.
The House Guests Have Landed
May 23
0
Today, I can say that Westminster Abbey is beyond my expectations because I finally went inside.
Bangers
Sausage(s).
The Canals
May 21
3
A totally new concept to me – canal walk. And it was here under my nose all this time.
Boot Sale
A “market” where private individuals sell their unwanted household jumble from the boot of their cars in a shared space or hired location. (Do you like how we are building on words we have previously learned?!)
Fire and Stone
May 20
0
Does it really matter which pizza you pick when that’s what you want?
Lowlander
May 19
0
What a great place to meet a friend for chips!? (And a beer stick.)
Jumble
Junk, like the stuff you sell at a yard sale (which is not called a “yard sale” here. Stay tuned).
The Porterhouse Pub
May 18
0
This one should be on your next central pub crawl. And bring your camera; it’s cool inside.
Fag End
Cigarette butt.
Dirty Stop-out
slang. A name to call someone who stays out too late. (Using this term implies that you think the person in question may have been up to something naughty while being out too late.)
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 10
2
Yesterday we wandered around the grounds of St. Paul’s, enjoying the gardens and small green spaces between there and home while the sun warmed the city. We are looking forward to having visitors soon who will explore the cathedral with us. Between our flat and the church there are wonderful spaces that would be lovely [...]
Sober
May 9
2
Who knew thunderstorms were such a integral part of my definition of home? London skies are a big tease.
Hummus Bros.
May 8
1
Give (chick) peas a chance. Vegan, Wheat-Free, Beef-eater? Yes, that’s on the menu.
Long Time, No See
May 6
0
Would you believe me if I told you we were still sick? What if I told you that we were sick on a Bank Holiday? Yeah, I know.
P!NK, The Funhouse Tour
May 5
0
It’s everything and nothing you would expect from the girl notorious for doing whatever she wants.
Butty
Sandwich. Chip butties are quite popular in London. (Yeah, that’s big fat American”fries” on bread.)
Stag Do
Bachelor party, sometimes lasting more than one day or night.
Hen Do
Bachelorette party, usually complete with fancy dress.
Skype Status
Blogroll
Brooke Kelly Photography Ooohh… You gotta see this.Chet Hondo The Life and Times of Chet Hondo
Fail Blog
Marko’s Blog from business to personal, the words of Mark Montgomery
Pink Cupcake Vintage Savvy, smart, and simply wonderful!
Pregnancy Diary (in photos) courtesy Elsa Konig
Spit That Out Go on, spit it out.
The Brown Dump Dumpin’ on the Net
The Traveling Vegetarian The Traveling Vegetarian
Tichy Grishy The Life and Time of Carey and David