the King's/Queen's English
the King's English
The standard form of English, as spoken by educated people in England. (When the ruling monarch in the United Kingdom is a queen, it is called "the Queen's English.") We're friends now, so quit being so formal and speaking the King's English. As a professor, you really should speak the King's English.
See also: English
the Queen's English
The standard, "correct" form of English, as spoken by educated people in Britain. (When the ruling monarch in the United Kingdom is a king, it is called "the King's English.") We're friends now, so quit being so formal and speaking the Queen's English. As a professor, you really should speak the Queen's English.
See also: English
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(The) Queen's English
"Official" British English. He can't even speak The Queen's English! Despicable!
See also: English
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
the ˌKing’s/ˌQueen’s ˈEnglish
(old-fashioned or humorous) (in Britain) correct standard English: I can’t understand a word you’re saying. Can’t you speak the Queen’s English?See also: English
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- the King's English
- English
- BBC English
- FOBlish
- put some English on it
- John Bull
- write (something) in plain English
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- (one) catch no ball
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