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Having ‘a cuppa’

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:49

Why does this sentence infuriate me so? I already know I’m probably being unreasonable but it’s so grating. I can’t be the only one?

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Bubblesgun · 19/04/2026 10:56

English is my second language (i m french) and I used to drink coffee, for the last 4yrs i have stopped and i drink tea (mostly builder’s tea).

i havent lived in france for 20yrs so i have heard various phrases, some i love and some i dont like or like less.

but for me it feels fun to have gained such a level in english that i can use phrases without making mistakes, so I do.

for this one “having a cuppa” i use it when i want to be facetious. Making gentle fun of my in laws / friend who takes tea to a ritual, etc.

it s just banter for me. But I DO have a special love of using native phrases. It does make me feel i belong.

sorry

PuzzlesintheMorning · 19/04/2026 10:56

"Cuppa", "hubby", "PJs". All so twee they give me toothache.

Evaka · 19/04/2026 10:56

No one in my family or friends says it thankfully. I associate it very specifically with wet lettuce ex colleagues who couldn't talk about anything challenging without a CUPPA 🤢

dudsville · 19/04/2026 10:55

I think it's cute, quaint, endearing. I don't say it, but I like it.

KimberleyClark · 19/04/2026 10:55

Cuppa Is not as bad as sarnie.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 19/04/2026 10:54

Sorry, not me
off to put the kettle on and have a cuppa

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:53

And the constant need to put the kettle on!

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Clarinet1 · 19/04/2026 10:52

Well I don’t object - perhaps it’s a bit old-fashioned and a generational thing.

CurdinHenry · 19/04/2026 10:51

Can't stand it

Pppp let's have a CUPPA

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ConstantlyFuriosa · 19/04/2026 10:51

It’s right up there with ‘my hubby’.

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popdepop · 19/04/2026 10:50

YANBU I agree 🤮

Evaka · 19/04/2026 10:49

Makes my skin creep too. Interesting! It's v twee...