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 trouble

• How idioms evolve and spread (even when no one knows their origin)

No need to memorize these—just know them when you hear them!

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