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Lagging

/ˈlæɡɪŋ/

Verb

British slang for prison sentence.

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Lag

/læɡ/

Noun

British slang for convict or prison sentence.

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Lady friend

/ˈleɪdi frend/

Noun

British euphemistic term for girlfriend, particularly for older people.

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Knocking off

/ˌnɒkɪŋ ˈɒf/

Noun

British informal term for finishing work.

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Knock-out

/ˈnɒk aʊt/

Noun

While international boxing term, British 'knockout competition' in football shows sporting terminology.

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Kettle

/ˈketl/

Noun

While both countries use kettles, British electric kettles are cultural icon - tea-making essential.

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Juggernaut

/ˈdʒʌɡənɔːt/

Noun

British term for very large truck.

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Jobcentre

/ˈdʒɒbsentə/

Noun

British government employment office.

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Innings

/ˈɪnɪŋz/

Noun

See 'Had a good innings' earlier.

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Inland Revenue

/ˌɪnlənd ˈrevənjuː/

Noun

Former name of UK tax collection agency.

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