Can you pass this British English fluency test?

Added: 2026-06-04

[00:00:00]English fluency test. If you can complete these phrases, you might be fluent. Number one, budge.

[00:00:09]Is it up, down, or off?

[00:00:12]It's up. Budge up. Meaning move to make room for someone. Two. But that's just is it mine, me or I?

[00:00:24]It's me. But that's just me. It means that's my personal view. Others might disagree. Three. I'm not being but. Is it funny, rude, or serious?

[00:00:39]Funny. I'm not being funny, but this British phrase means I'm not trying to be difficult, but it's often used right before you're about to disagree or criticize something. Four. Fair.

[00:00:56]Is it point rules or game?

[00:01:01]It's point. Fair point. This means you acknowledge that someone has made a valid argument. It's like saying you're right. That's a good observation. And the last one can't be. Is it asked, bothered, or troubled?

[00:01:20]It's bothered. Can't be bothered. This means you have zero motivation to do something. I can't be bothered to cook tonight. How many did you get right?