13 words, phrases and sayings you’ll only understand if you’ve lived in Preston

‘Alreet cha’. Of course, if you’re from Preston, you’ll know the perfect response to that.

And after asking the question on our Facebook page, ‘cha’ is just one of many phrases you think only the proudest of Prestonians will understand.

We’ve rounded up some of the best below.

9. Are you going on?

Very much linked to PNE. Usually in reference to football Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker

Not specific to Preston but an alleyway between two houses. Photo: OLI SCARFF

Couple of meanings for this one. Can relate to someone lacking manners or education or simply an instruction to shut a door. Photo: BEN STANSALL

Simply translates as ‘shut’. The wood usually refers to a door, and one that’s been left open letting cold air in. Photo: koldunova - stock.adobe.com