For example:
* "Apples and pears" is rhyming slang for "stairs".
* "Plates of meat" is rhyming slang for "feet".
* "Trouble and strife" is rhyming slang for "wife".
Rhyming slang is often used in Cockney culture, but it has spread to other parts of the UK and even internationally.
Here are some key features of rhyming slang:
* It uses two words, usually a common noun and a noun that rhymes with the word being replaced.
* It is often used to be humorous or to disguise the meaning of a word.
* It can be very difficult for non-speakers of the slang to understand.
Do you have any other questions about rhyming slang?