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Derbyshire Slang Phrases 1 Match the Derbyshire Slang Phrases below (1-15) with their translations (a-o):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Es gotta right cob on. Av sin more fat on a chip. Thas lovely clobber. A yavin a laff? Dont be mardy. Shes rate gobby, that one. Geroff wi yer! Thes a wobbie on mi sholda. Ydipstick. Mek us a packup, will yer love? It w mizzlin. Supwiyo? Think on, youth. Ey up mi duck! Itll all come art int wash, mi duck.

a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

leave me alone very fine rain sulking an unpleasant insect nearby idiot a very thin person upset

h) i) j) k) l) m) n) o)

you cannot be serious whats the matter everything will be alright consider what Ive just said hi prepare some sandwiches nice clothes talks too much

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Derbyshire Slang Phrases 1 Answers: 1. g) 2. f) 3. n) 4. h) 5. c) 6. o) 7. a) 8. d) 9. e) 10. m) 11. b) 12. i) 13. k) 14. l) 15. j)

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