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Country house hotel
Meaning
An upmarket hotel located in a revamped rural mansion.
Examples
We wanted to go somewhere special for our anniversary and Jim booked us into a lovely country house hotel in the Cotswolds.
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Discussing Uganda
Meaning
Euphemism for sex.
Examples
Julie and Jack have been all over each other all evening and have gone upstairs. I expect they’ll be discussing Uganda.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 1970s. Popularised in the satirical magazine Private Eye.
Where is it used?
Britain.
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Good Samaritan
Meaning
Someone who compassionately helps another who is in need.
Examples
I’d lost my wallet and couldn’t get home. He played the good Samaritan and gave me a lift to my door.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 17th century. From a biblical source.
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Great scot
Meaning
Exclamation of surprise.
Examples
Great Scot James, isn’t there a gorilla in the back seat of that car!
Where is it used?
Worldwide, although somewhat old-fashioned.
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My old Dutch
Meaning
Cockney rhyming slang for duchess.
Examples
This year will be our silver wedding, the old dutch and me.
Where did it originate?
Where is it used?
Mostly Britain.
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My old china
Meaning
Cockney rhyming slang for mate.
Examples
We’ve been best pals since schooldays. He’s my best china plate.
Where did it originate?
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Mostly Britain.
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