Third-class degree (a Third)
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What it really means
The lowest honours classification, for an average of 40 to 49. Rare, and students joke about it, but 40 is the normal pass mark in the UK system.
Chinese explanation
最低的荣誉学位等级，平均分40到49。比较少见，学生常拿它开玩笑，但40分确实是英国的及格线。
Example conversation
A: If I fail this exam I'm heading for a Third.
B: Then stop scrolling and revise!
A：这门考砸的话我就要拿三等学位了。
B：那就别刷手机了，快复习！
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