A mathematical equation that is taught to all English children the world over.
This translates to - Crumpets, with the addition of a layer of butter and marmite in equal measure are, by there very nature, quite delightful.
This is the correct manner in which crumpets are to be presented. The rather coarse American tradition of jam (with or without butter) is a poor substitute, never to be practiced by any person that aims to imitate the manners of the upstanding English gentleman.
Goodness Quentin! Does this woman not know her C+(B+M)=QD's??
"Damn your preserve woman, pass me the bloody marmite!" is that I should of said.
JAM on my BLEEDIN' CRUMPETS?? Are you 'aving a laugh? Were you not taught no math at school??? C+(B+M)=QD and dontchu forget it!
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.