WHAT THE BRITISH MEAN

WHAT THE BRITISH SAY

He accepts my point of view

I disagree and do not want to discuss it further

I hear what you say

He is listening to me

You are an idiot

With the greatest respect

That's not bad

He thinks I have courage

You are insane

That is a very brave proposal

Think about the idea, but do what you like

Do it or be prepared to justify yourself

That is not very important

The primary purpose of our discussion is

Oh, incidentally/ by the way

It doesn't really matter

I am annoyed that

I was a bit disappointed that

They are impressed

That is clearly nonsense

They will probably do it

I've forgotten it already

I'll bear it in mind

Why do they think it was their fault?

It's your fault

I'm sure it's my fault

You must come for dinner

It's not an invitation, I'm just being polite