Bangers and mash
BANG-erz and MASH /ˈbæŋəz ənd mæʃ/
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What it really means
Sausages ("bangers") with mashed potato, usually with onion gravy. A classic cheap pub meal. The sausages are usually pork, so ask if you need to avoid it.
Chinese explanation
香肠（俗称 bangers）配土豆泥，一般浇洋葱肉汁，是经典平价酒馆餐。香肠通常是猪肉的，忌口的话要先问清。
Example conversation
A: What's good here?
B: The bangers and mash is lovely — proper comfort food.
A：这里什么好吃？
B：香肠土豆泥很不错——很治愈的家常味。
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