So, hoping you too are surviving the dust on your road to victory, here is today's proverb read out loud: 355. Palma non sine pulvere. The number here is the number for this proverb in Latin Via Proverbs: 4000 Proverbs, Mottoes and Sayings for Students of Latin. If you are reading this via RSS: The Flash audio content is not syndicated via RSS; please visit the Latin Audio Proverbs blog to listen to the audio.
Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London. Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys.
Top 100 Most Beautiful British Slang Words and Phrases â Guide to English Slang. British Slang is a fountain of beautiful words that we donât normally use in America. Some are hilarious, some are rude and some areâ¦ interesting. Hereâs our list of our top 100 favorite British slang words and phrases. Oftentimes, itâs not so much the word itself thatâs awesome â but the usage of it so weâve included what the word means approximately âin American.â Consider this your brief primier guide to English Slang words and phrases.