Episode 237 British Idioms That Make No Sense (But We Say Them Anyway)

British idioms can be totally baffling—what on earth does “she’s absolutely cream crackered” mean? 🤯 In this episode, we unpack some of the UK’s weirdest and most illogical idioms, from Cockney rhyming slang to century-old phrases like “a different kettle of fish.” These expressions are commonly used but rarely understood—so let’s figure them out together! Listen in to discover:Why "cream crackered" means "tired"What kettles and fish have to do with troubleHow idioms evolve and spread (even when no one knows their origin)No need to memorize these—just know them when you hear them!#BritishIdioms #UKSlang #LearnEnglish #ESL #BritishEnglish #EnglishIdioms #CockneySlang #RealEnglish #WeirdEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #emmaseslenglish

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Hi, I'm Emma. I'm an Native English Speaker and CELTA Qualified ESL teacher with 10+ years of experience. This podcast was created to help English learners at intermediate and advanced levels by providing listening practise, cultural information, and going into more detail about grammar and vocabulary, as well as identifying and explaining common errors and answering learners questions. I know for many English can be a door to a better future and I want to help you get there. This podcast now releases on Tuesday. #englishpodcast #emmaseslenglish #learnenglish #englishgrammar #esl #english