British English Slang Test 12 / By: Shady R. Abu Yusuf
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Give us half an hour mate, I've gotta go for a David Gower.
- A.
The speaker needs an extra hour.
- B.
The speaker needs more power.
- C.
The speaker needs a shower.
Correct Answer
C. The speaker needs a shower.Explanation
The phrase "I've gotta go for a David Gower" is not a commonly used expression, so it is difficult to determine its exact meaning. However, based on the options provided, the most logical explanation is that the speaker needs a shower. This interpretation is supported by the fact that "gotta go" is often used to refer to needing to use the bathroom or taking care of personal hygiene. Therefore, it can be inferred that "going for a David Gower" means going to take a shower.Rate this question:
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- 2.
George W. Bush is dead from the neck up.
- A.
George W. Bush is stupid.
- B.
George W. Bush is aggressive.
- C.
George W. Bush is in a bad situation.
Correct Answer
A. George W. Bush is stupid.Explanation
The given statement "George W. Bush is dead from the neck up" implies that George W. Bush is stupid. The phrase "dead from the neck up" is a derogatory expression used to describe someone as lacking intelligence or being foolish. Therefore, the correct answer is "George W. Bush is stupid."Rate this question:
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- 3.
After a week of avoiding me, Jack sent me a Dear John Letter on e-mail.
- A.
The speaker's name is John.
- B.
Jack gave his girl friend the elbow.
- C.
The speaker received a love letter.
Correct Answer
B. Jack gave his girl friend the elbow.Explanation
The phrase "Dear John Letter" is commonly used to refer to a letter or message in which someone ends a romantic relationship. In this case, the speaker mentions that Jack sent them a Dear John Letter on e-mail, indicating that Jack ended their relationship. Therefore, the correct answer is "Jack gave his girlfriend the elbow," which means that Jack broke up with his girlfriend.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A: How much is this note book? B: Just a deep sea diver.
- A.
Speaker A will pay ten pounds.
- B.
Speaker A will pay twenty pounds.
- C.
Speaker A will pay five pounds.
Correct Answer
C. Speaker A will pay five pounds.Explanation
The phrase "Just a deep sea diver" is used as a metaphor to convey that the notebook is very cheap or inexpensive. It implies that the price of the notebook is equivalent to the value of a deep sea diver, which is considered to be relatively low. Therefore, Speaker A will pay five pounds for the notebook.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Speaker A: Can we get together tomorrow? Speaker B: deffo
- A.
Speaker B doesn't like the idea.
- B.
Speaker B likes the idea.
- C.
Speaker B is busy.
Correct Answer
B. Speaker B likes the idea.Explanation
Adj. An abb. of definitely. [Mainly Liverpool use]Rate this question:
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- 6.
A: What do you think of Raef Sobh? B: He is a diamond geezer.
- A.
Raef is a jeweller .
- B.
Raef is very rich.
- C.
Raef is a reliable man.
Correct Answer
C. Raef is a reliable man.Explanation
The phrase "diamond geezer" is a slang term used to describe someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and generally a good person. In this context, B is saying that Raef Sobh is a reliable man.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I wanna find a cafe immediately. My dogs are barking.
- A.
The speaker's feet are tired.
- B.
The speaker is thirsty.
- C.
The speaker wants to urinate.
Correct Answer
A. The speaker's feet are tired.Explanation
The phrase "My dogs are barking" is a common idiom used to describe tired or aching feet. In this context, the speaker is expressing their need to find a cafe immediately because their feet are tired.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A: Kubra is going to visit Egypt next week. B: do me a lemon
- A.
Speaker B needs lemon juice.
- B.
Speaker B thinks that speaker A is joking.
- C.
Speaker B was told about that before.
Correct Answer
B. Speaker B thinks that speaker A is joking.Explanation
Speaker B thinks that speaker A is joking because the statement "do me a lemon" does not make sense in the context of speaker A going to visit Egypt. It is a nonsensical response that suggests speaker B does not believe speaker A's statement or is trying to dismiss it as a joke.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Listen Wafaa, I'm going to do one and let you finish your work. I'll call you later.
- A.
The speaker will leave the place.
- B.
The speaker will eat a sandwich.
- C.
The speaker will go to the toilet.
Correct Answer
A. The speaker will leave the place.Explanation
The speaker states that they will do one thing and then let Wafaa finish her work. They also mention that they will call Wafaa later. This implies that the speaker intends to leave the place and do something else before contacting Wafaa. Therefore, the correct answer is that the speaker will leave the place.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A: Where are you from Pete? B: I am from the land down under.
- A.
Pete is from China.
- B.
Pete is from India.
- C.
Pete is from Australia.
Correct Answer
C. Pete is from Australia.Explanation
The correct answer is Pete is from Australia because B's response "I am from the land down under" is a colloquial term used to refer to Australia.Rate this question:
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