‘What are some phrases Brits are obliged to say in certain scenarios?’ – 21 expressions we yell without even thinking

We all like to think we’re unique and special snowflakes whose every thought and utterance is special to ourselves. But in reality we tend to react the same way to most things, especially if there is a catchphrase to be used.

Over on the AskUK subreddit, Goose-rider3000 posted this…

We’ve all heard, and most likely used, that one before. And lots of other people chimed in with their own examples, like these…

1.

”That was quick’, if you leave the house then forget something and go back inside.’
–Infections95

2.

‘RIGHT.

While slapping lap and standing up.’
–memcwho

3.

‘If a glass gets smashed in a pub, the whole pub has to cheer. Specifically, “wuuuurreyyy!”. It’s just the protocol.’
–davus_maximus

4.

‘We yell ‘Sack the juggler!”
–splendidvinyl

5.

‘If somebody asks you if this is the bus/train to x, even if you’ve taken it every day for the last twenty years, and you are 100% certain it is, indeed, the bus/train to x, you still have to say “I hope so…..” and do a little laugh like you just gone done the best joke ever!’
–jamescisv

6.

‘If a neighbour is doing some outside jobs (car washing, lawn mowing), you must jovially say ‘you can do mine while you’re at it’.’
–Individual_Mud_6114

7.

‘”You can’t park there mate” for any car accident or mishap.’
–rc_bris

8.

‘”You’ll never sell any ice cream going at that speed”. Every time a cop car/ambulance/fire engine siren is heard.’
–Boring-Print9058

9.

”When are you due in court?’ to any work colleague looking a bit smarter than usual.’
–Quietly_quitting

10.

‘When buying a significant amount of alcohol in a shop, a stranger or even the cashier might ask “Are you having a party?”. My stock response these days is “No, I’m just an alcoholic”.’
–Porkus-Pius

11.

‘I like the scenarios where I can say “said the actress to the Bishop”.’
–DiskBytes

12.

‘Flying low, mate? When zip of trousers is down.’
–greenhail7