Understanding British Phrases

What does the phrase 'chalk and cheese' imply about two friends?

• They are inseparable.

• They are completely different.

• They are very similar.

• They are competitive.

Where does the phrase 'spend a penny' originate from?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Victorian era

Why was the phrase 'spend a penny' particularly used by women?

• Women had to pay to use the toilet.

• Women liked shopping.

• Women invented the phrase.

• Women were more polite.

What does the phrase 'that's not really my cup of tea' mean?

• You dislike something.

• You love tea.

• You are confused.

• You don't own the tea.

What does the phrase 'that's the bee's knees' express?

• Confusion

• Admiration

• Disappointment

• Curiosity