As genuine as a 40 pence piece

A term used in the UK when someone is desperately trying to convince you that their piece of information or version of events is correct to gain your trust but you know that they're blatantly lying through their teeth. Or someone is trying to sell you the latest designer object (watch, trainers, handbag etc.) and you can clearly see it's a fake. It's as genuine as a 40 pence piece. There is no such thing as a 40 pence piece in UK currency so if someone tried to give you one you'd know it wasn't real money.

A woman looking at handbags on Ebay: "oooo have you seen this lovely designer handbag it's only £10"
Friend: " narr mate it's a fake"
Woman: " it looks genuine to me"
Friend: " genuine! It's about as genuine as a 40 pence piece"

Or

A man after been told someone unreliable information: " rubbish! what a load of old tosh"

The informer: " narr mate it's absolutely genuine"
Man: "yeah about as genuine as a 40 pencepiece"

by hteb78 January 24, 2024

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Ripping a piece

to smoke weed

Ted and I plan on ripping a piece later

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neck piece

Typically adorned by males and are respectfully appreciated only by those who represent it. Cause presentation is goal, and rarely is this jewelry worth anything, due to the fact majority of chains are ceiling fan pull switches, and even toilet handle pool chains are popular. No matter cause the medallion or relic if mojo is involved makes all the difference. And has nothing to do with fashion statements, but say a lot about the man and which is usally discretely feeling him self…..,

We missed a chance to stunt, but I know my neck piece goes hard, easy to find….lights up and shines, and gives life like bolts on frankienstien .

by Dadiedoe September 24, 2022

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