British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes.
Bangers and mash
Etymology & History
British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes. 'Bangers' from WWI-era sausages that were high in water content and would explode (bang) in the pan. The dish became working-class staple, particularly post-WWII. Quintessential British comfort food, served in pubs and homes.
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General British
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Era
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Mild
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Formality
Slang
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