Brew

BROO /bruː/
Informal Neutral

What it really means

Another word for a cup of tea, very common in the north of England. "Stick the kettle on, I'll make us a brew."

Chinese explanation
茶的另一种说法，在英格兰北部特别常用。比如 I'll make us a brew（我去给咱们泡杯茶）。

Example conversation

A: I'm putting the kettle on. Want a brew? B: Go on then, ta.
A：我去烧水。要来杯茶吗？ B：那来一杯吧，谢啦。

What you could say back

“Go on then, ta.”

Related phrases

Cuppa Tea (the evening meal)
All British Slang
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