[zeugma]

I recently read a book that had very liberal use of 18th century cockney slang. It was almost impenetrable at times. Brits are also some of the most underrated artists of the personal insult. It is truely an art form.

[Charles Martel]

Brits are also some of the most underrated artists of the personal insult. It is truely an art form.

Yes, they can wield the language like a stiletto.