13 phrases you would only hear in Liverpool

There are certain words and phrases that only someone from Liverpool would use. If you’ve ever visited the city, chances are you’ve heard locals say things that left you completely puzzled.

Scouse is one of the most distinctive and easily recognisable accents in the world. People across the UK can quickly identify even the faintest hint of a Scouse tone, and the accent is familiar to many even outside the UK.

Everyone has their favourite Scouse sayings but there are certain phrases that have fallen out of fashion since our parents and grandparents were using them. Liverpool nans often come out with cracking one liners and this is something that will never change.

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Our accent and dialect are what make us so unique in Liverpool and with the words we use it is clear to see why the Scouse identity is so strong and unlike any other across the UK.

The ECHO has recently looked at how the accent has changed in recent years, with Liverpool's pride and status meaning some academics believe it is spreading and getting stronger. There is also a common view of where that accent comes from - predominately Ireland.

New sayings and words are being used all the time across the region but there are certain phrases everyone from Liverpool just has to know and we want to quiz you on them. We have put together 13 common terms used in Liverpool and we expect you to know most them, if not all of them. Take the quiz below. Click the link here if you can't see it.

If you enjoy the quiz we have plenty of others you can try here. We also publish a Friday pub quiz weekly with 20 challenging questions to answer.