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The English language is full of colourful expressions. But that colour can vary depending on the variety of English we speak!

The sentences below contain British words or expressions in bold. Choose the corresponding Canadian word or words, or expression.

1. After a full day's work, Caroline flopped down on the bed and declared, "I'm knackered!"
2. Esther always makes herself a cuppa after work.
3. I could murder a sarnie right now.
4. The young mother was busy folding the baby's nappies.
5. During the power outage, we used a torch to get around in the darkness.
6. Nigel picked us up at the airport in his estate car.
7. Don't listen to him. He's all mouth and trousers.
8. The server was upset because the customer she was waiting on did a runner.
9. The lorry swerved sharply to avoid another vehicle.
10. Ahmed was chuffed when he heard the news.
  
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