We Brits have a bit of a reputation. Bump into a door and we'll apologise to it. A complete disaster is simply "not ideal". Understatement is hardwired in our DNA.

But all that politeness is hiding something. We also happen to have some of the best insults in the world. Now I haven't officially verified that, but trust me, we're right up there. And the very best ones don't need a single swear word. They just land perfectly and they sound gloriously British.

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I've gathered 16 of my favourites for you in today's lesson.