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Good grief

/ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/

Phrase

British exclamation of surprise or exasperation, popularized internationally by 'Peanuts' comic strip character Charlie Brown, but British usage predates this.

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Going steady

/ˌɡəʊɪŋ ˈstedi/

Noun

British (and American) old-fashioned term for exclusive dating relationship.

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Goalie

/ˈɡəʊli/

Noun

British informal term for goalkeeper.

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Gnashers

/ˈnæʃəz/

Noun

British slang for teeth.

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Girlfriend

/ˈɡɜːlfrend/

Noun

International term, but British class and regional variations in usage.

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Gee-gees

/ˈdʒiː dʒiːz/

Noun

British slang for horses/horse racing.

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Garden centre

/ˈɡɑːdn ˌsentə/

Noun

British retail nursery.

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Garage

/ˈɡærɑːʒ/

Noun

While both countries use 'garage', British pronunciation is GAR-idge, American ga-RAHJ.

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Gale

/ɡeɪl/

Noun

British (and nautical) term for strong wind.

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Gal

/ɡæl/

Noun

British (and American) informal for girl/woman.

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