Get the scoop on common British slang terms that have crossed the pond and slipped into everyday American talk.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words.Gary Yeowell/Getty Images From ...

Because slang captures elements of humanity that are not recorded elsewhere. “What slang really does is show us at our most ...

Anyone leaving the States for England might want a crash course in slang, euphemisms and colloquial phrases. An interesting recent report signals those types of things are evolving all the time ...

A new book offers a quintessential guide to classic, common British phrases—including their quirky history and definition. Back when Britain ruled an empire, persuading enough young men to join the ...

Americans might want to mind the gap when it comes to discerning what these British phrases actually mean. Some terms, like "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic," can be used as ...

From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words. You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." If you're ...