Being British XI

[Equinox Chick]

Weasley Mum - Yeah, you could use 'hanging out' as Sarah says. I'm pretty sure I used it in late eighties and nineties but that was largely due to the influence of such seminal shows as Beverley Hills 90210 - I'm not sure the Marauders or Trio Era would use it as they don't watch such classics


Molly - Hmm, adding to the ones Northumbrian and Sarah said, I'd also mention specific ones from my neck of the woods (London) like 'honey' 'angel' 'flower' 'petal' 'sweetheart' or anything that takes the girls name and makes it sound sweeter. For instance if a child can't say its name properly when they're two they'll often get called that for ages. My daughter couldn't say the name Jessica so is often called 'Jecca'.

Carole

[Weasley Mom]

Thanks very much. The piece is actually set with Deathly Hallows, but I may go for it anyway. Just didn't want the phrase to seem ridiculous coming out of British mouths.

[Finest Firewhisky]

Originally Posted by itsmekirill

When I want to say someone is a good actor, I say they deserve an Academy Award, which is an internationally known but nevertheless American institution. Is there a British analogue for this?

It's well known and referred to as an Oscar. The main British media awards are BAFTAs, which are both for TV and films. An Oscar is more respected than a BAFTA, however, because a Brit making a hit in America is seen as a lot rarer than a Brit making a hit over here.