While it may all be English, to some untrained ears, it might not always sound like English.
Those used to the prim and proper of the Queen’s English might be left solving riddles when they hear the traditional Cockney rhyming slang.
But to those who know a thing or two about cockney rhyming slang, we’ve got something to help you prove your knowledge with the ultimate Cockney rhyming slang quiz that only experts can pass.
So if you think you have what it takes, find out now, take our quiz below.
The ultimate Cockney rhyming slang quiz
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5 Cockney rhyming slang terms you need to know
‘Apples and pears’
Apples and pears is a classic, the term means ‘stairs’ and refers to market stalls with fruit being displayed on levels, like stairs.
“That’s a lot of apples and pears.”
‘Day’s a-dawning’
Day’s a-dawning is a simple way to say it is morning.
“Look the day’s a-dawning.”
‘Early hours’
Surprisingly early hours does not mean morning, but actually flowers, as flower sellers had to get up earlier for the Covenant Garden flower market.
“Wow, they are some lovely early hours.”
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‘Adam and Eve’
Another well-known classic is Adam and Eve, believe.
“I don’t Adam and Eve.”
‘Jack Jones’
Simply chosen because it rhymes, Jack Jones means own.
“He’s all on his Jack Jones.”
