UK / US / Canada / Aus / NZ

English is the common language of USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. But it's not that simple .... many expressions are specific to one particular country and will probably not be understood elsewhere.
Here are some examples; can you match the expression with the country?
There are 10 questions and there is a time limit of 100 seconds.
Good luck!

English is the common language of USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. But it's not that simple .... many expressions are specific to one particular country and will probably not be understood elsewhere.
Here are some examples; can you match the expression with the country?
There are 10 questions and there is a time limit of 100 seconds.
Good luck!

Can you put your JOHN HANCOCK on this please.
Can you sign this please





This project is right in my WHEELHOUSE.
In line with my interests or abilities





Mark WENT POSTAL when he heard the news he'd been fired.
Mark become extremely angry, to the point of rage and violence





I'm not going to answer that question. I PLEAD THE 5th
I don't want to incriminate myself





I don't need the exact cost. Just give me a BALLPARK figure
An approximate number





This conference is FOR THE BIRDS - let's leave now.
Worthless, a waste of time





Trump started to use Twitter to communicate. Now many politicians are JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON
Doing the same thing, because it's popular / likely to succeed





We need to be careful. We don't want to end up BEHIND THE 8 BALL.
Placed in a difficult situation from which escape is unlikely





His work is amazing. I have to GIVE HIM PROPS.
Give him full respect / recognition





It's been a BONZER day!
Great / awesome / cool





I've known Alex since we were kids. He's my best COBBER
He's my best friend





I'm feeling really CROOK.
Sick / ill





I bought some new DAKS yesterday at the shop.
Trousers / pants (especially tracksuit pants)





We went to the SERVO to get a snack
Gas station





When you go to the supermarket don’t forget the SNAGS
Sausages





I'm starving; let's get some TUCKER
Food





D'ya know where the DUNNY is, mate?
Toilet (especially outdoor toilet)





These cigars are FAIR DINKUM.
Excellent / genuine





Business was great but it all went PEAR-SHAPED in December
It went catastrophically bad





No, it wasn't expensive at all. It was CHEAP AS CHIPS
Very cheap





'Where’s James?' 'Oh, he just popped outside for A FAG'
A cigarette





Did you know Clive spends his weekends train-spotting? He's such an ANORAK
He's obsessed with something I consider trivial





I wish you would stop FAFFING AROUND and just get on with it.
Stop wasting time and being distracted with other things





David is such A SWOT !
A student who is ridiculed for studying excessively





Why do you always TAKE THE MICKEY out of her?
Mock / tease / make fun of





I was GUTTED by the news.
Extremely disappointed or depressed





I was so CHUFFED with myself when I was told about the promotion
Pleased with / proud of myself





Don't worry - SHE'LL BE RIGHT.
Everything will be ok





Don’t wear your sneakers, wear your JANDALS.
Wear your flip-flops





You look SKUX today!
Cool / trendy / attractive





Maria seems to be PACKING A SAD today.
Moody / bad tempered / having a tantrum





I can’t get off my bed, I’m BEACHED AS, bro!
Unable to move / stuck





'I got you a beer' 'CHOICE!'
Excellent / great





The drinks are in the CHILLY BIN.
Cooler bin / esky





Can I have a SQUIZZ at your new kitchen?
A quick look





Bad news. The car is PAKARU!
Totally destroyed / broken





I'm going outside for a DART.
A cigarette





I spent the day on the CHESTERFIELD watching TV.
Sofa / couch





It should be a good party. We have a TEXAS MICKEY.
A 3 litre bottle of alcohol





It's cold outside. Don't forget your TOQUE.
A winter hat





Could you order a DOUBLE-DOUBLE for me?
A coffee with 2 creams and 2 sugars





Don't forget to get me a HOMO milk at the store.
Homogenised





Wow, I got a SKOOKUM deal on this car.
Great / exceptional / impressive





I'll meet you at TIMMIES.
Tim Horton's coffee shop





Go straight ahead and then HANG A LARRY after two blocks.
Turn left.





Go straight ahead and then HANG A ROGER after two blocks.
Turn right.




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