15 Things British People Say Vs What We Actually Mean

8. "Oh, She's Fine!" - Please Keep Your Chocolate-Stained Child Away From Me!

You're sat on the train - you might be reading a book or doing work but whatever it is, it's peaceful. And then you see, out on the platform... a mother and child. 'Not this carriage' you think to yourself 'please not this carriage'. The click of the door, the sound of shouting from down the corridor. 'Please just move on' you whisper as you start to panic. The pad of little footsteps running up the isle. You notice, horrified, the empty seats opposite you. 'Oh god,' you think, heart racing. 'Please no, please move on...' 'Is this seat taken?' Day ruined.

7. "A Cheeky Pint" - Several Regular Pints That Someone, Somewhere Would Disapprove Of Us Having

Who decides when a normal pint transcends into the realm of 'the cheeky pint'. It's an unknown quantity that, as far as we can determine, could only be measured by the severity of the repercussions should you be caught drinking it. The pint itself does not assume a witty persona and engage in playful repartee. It's still just a pint.