What the British Say vs. What the British Mean

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This came up on my feed via Bookslut's blog, and I thought that any Dramione fic writers out there might get a kick out of it or find it inspiring!

"Very interesting" means "This is clearly nonsense"

"I'm sure it's my fault" means "It's your fault"

"That is a very brave proposal" means "You are insane"

"I almost agree" means "I don't agree at all"

"I would suggest" means "Do it or be prepared to justify yourself"

"Quite good" means "A bit disappointing"

There's even more over at the original Spectator article! I think it'd be wicked fun to use some of these lines in Ministry-fic. :)