"Proper Fit, Innit?" – Slang and expressions from the UK and Denmark
In the UK, if something is "bloody brilliant," it is...
What is really great?
This late British monarch was famous for her love of corgis, owning over 30 during her lifetime.
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
In 2016, the UK voted to leave this political and economic union.
What is the European Union (EU)?
This British baking show, known for soggy bottoms and polite chaos, has contestants sweating over cakes in a giant tent.
What is The Great British Bake Off?
This British capital is known for Big Ben, red buses, and an underground system where you're constantly told to "Mind the Gap."
What is London?
In Denmark, if someone says "det går ikke," what do they mean?
What is "it doesn’t work" or "that’s not possible"?
Which Danish king was so famous for his big teeth that a modern wireless technology is named after him?
Who was Harald Bluetooth?
This Danish pastry, popular on Fyen, is covered in a sticky brown sugar topping and often eaten for breakfast or birthdays.
What is Brunsviger?
This Danish Christmas TV tradition involves a bunch of grown adults dressing up as elves and dramatically solving a mystery.
What is a julekalender?
In Denmark, this village’s name literally translates to "Middlefart," making English-speaking tourists giggle.
What is Middelfart?
Brits often say “Bob’s your uncle” to mean something is easily done. What is the Danish equivalent phrase?
What is "så kører det"?
King Christian VII of Denmark was officially king but didn’t really rule because he was too busy doing this.
What is partying and acting insane?
After Brexit, many Brits realised they could no longer use these at EU airport security, leading to widespread frustration.
What are fast-track passport queues (or EU/EEA lanes)?
In Denmark, this reality show about drunk, tanned young people making bad decisions at the beach is basically Love Island but with way more Tuborg.
What is Paradise (formerly Paradise Hotel)?
This UK village’s name sounds like it’s constantly in need of a hug.
What is Pity Me?
If a Brit tells you to "stop faffing about," what do they want you to do?
What is stop wasting time and get on with it?
Which British king lost his American colonies and later went completely mad?
Who was King George III?
In Denmark (Jylland), it’s a tradition to do what to an unmarried person on their 25th birthday?
What is cover them in cinnamon?
This UK rapper made history in 2023 by becoming the first British artist to reach one billion streams in a single year.
Who is Central Cee?
enmark has a town called "Hell," but Britain went one step further and named an entire village after this even worse place.
What is Satan’s Kingdom?
In Danish, what does the phrase "at gå agurk" (literally "to go cucumber") mean?
What is to go crazy or overreact?
In the 17th century, King James I of England had an unusual fear of this common creature, believing it was an agent of the devil.
What is a spider?
In 2022, Liz Truss became the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history, lasting only this many days before resigning.
What is 49 days?
his Danish rapper’s 2022 hit “Kender Ikk’ I Morgen” went viral for its catchy beat, emotional lyrics, and sounding exactlylike a British drill song.
Who is Artigeardit?
The longest place name in Europe belongs to a Welsh village with a name so ridiculous that locals just call it "Llanfair PG"—but can you say its full name?
What is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?
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