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"Fair enough" in British English "Fair enough" is used in British English as a substitute for OK. Examples: Barclay: We drink a lot of tea here in the UK. Kenneth: Yes, fair enough. Sometimes you can say "fair enough" when there's nothing more to add to the conversation: Idabelle: I'm going to buy some vegs at Borough Market. Debonaire: Oh, fair enough.

What helps you to understand that a person is a Brit/an American when you read his/her written text? It's easy to understand where does a person come from by hearing his accent. But what about written texts? Let's say a person doesn't use specific words/expressions like "loo", "cheers mate", and "color/colour" "pants/trousers" things and so on (since these are obvious), and we can only "analyze" his grammar, his manner to write sentences, phrasal verbs he uses "and stuff".

Some British words Bloke - man, guy. "Can you see that bloke wearing an Adidas sportswear over there?" Fag - cigarette (DON'T use the word "fag" in America because it means something completely different across the pond!). "Gimme a fag, mate" Fancy - want. "Do you fancy a pint?" Mate - friend. "Alright, mate!" Quid - pound. "Can you borrow me 20 quid?" (this is a delibirate mistake in the sentence, people often confuse "lend" and "borrow", the correct sentence would be "Would you mind lending me 20 British Pounds, dear sir?")

Was like I / he / she etc. was like - a replacement for the words "I (she, he) said / thought / felt". Very informal, frequent as well as hated and annoying. Example: Dostoevsky was like "OMG!" and then Chekhov was like "What" so Tolstoy was like "Damn!"

Some sentences I'll send flowers to Kim, if he stops launching missiles. Donald uses an iPhone when he tweets. Vladimir will rule the country eternally, if he decides so.

Across the pond Dear British and American italkiers! Is it correct to say "I've been across the pond recently"? Thanks a lot!

Informal ways of saying "Thank you" - "You're welcome" in the UK (Source: Papa Teach Me Youtube Channel) Thank you: Cheers! Thanks! Thanks a lot! Alright brilliant, thanks! You legend, thank you! (or simply "You ledge! Cheers, mate!") You're welcome: No problem! No worries! Example: - Mate, gimme a Dostoevsky book, please! - Here it is. - You ledge! Cheers, mate! - No worries!

"Make (both) ends meet" expression Meaning: To earn just enough money to pay your bills. Example: Many families struggle to make both ends meet these days.