Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang
The British are not who you think they are...
In fact, they’re not even who they think they are!
Come on a hilarious tour of the most misunderstood people on Earth.
Throwing away all the usual, boring stereotypes, and unafraid of being critical where justified, best-selling author (and Brit) Adam Fletcher will explain:
-Â Â Â What cricket has to do with the Grim Reaper.
-   When you shouldn’t say sorry.
-Â Â Â The real reason Brexit happened (from the perspective of a Remainer).
-Â Â Â Which secret religion every Brit is a member of.
-Â Â Â The twenty most annoying phrases in the English language.
-Â Â Â What every Brit automatically does when left alone.
-Â Â Â The revolutionary hangover cure invented in Scotland.
-Â Â Â The secret ideology behind roundabouts.
-Â Â Â The Ten Commandments of British humour.
And much more.
Packed with warmth, humour, honesty, insight, and more than forty hilarious illustrations, Understanding the British is the definitive irreverent guide to a strange nation—a book that will appeal to lovers of George Mikes, Bill Bryson, and George Mahood.
The truth about the British will surprise you. Discover it now!
Bonus: includes a How British Are You? quiz that will reveal just how well you understand the British mentality.
Country | USA |
Manufacturer | Independently published |
Binding | Paperback |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781724018205 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |