More Bingo Phrases for Your Understanding

So, you have learned more Bingo words. And your knowledge of the basic Bingo terms really helped you fare well with other Bingo players at the social hall last week. But, if you think this knowledge is not enough. Then, you are right. The fast evolving Bingo linguistics could confuse you in one way or another so it would be better for you to continuously get to know more about Bingo terminologies.

Right now, Bingo phrases abound. If you pay close attention to those conversations among hardcore Bingo players, you may find yourself lost in translation. So, do not let that happen again. The following are the most commonly used Bingo phrases that you often hear at Bingo events or read on the chatting room of an online Bingo game.

For your information, most of these phrases correspond to a certain number on a Bingo playing card.

1. Kelly's eye - This phrase stands for the number one. This phrase was used when a certain Bingo version became popular in the Birtish Army.

2. Doctor's orders- This refers to the number nine. This phrase also dates back to that British army period. Army doctor's, back then, was giving out laxative pills which was known as Number 9.

3. Tony's den- This phrase simply means number ten. The phrase was coined after former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The phrase varies depending on who the British Prime Minister is. The reason for this phrase to be related with the number ten is due to the Prime Minister's address which is #10 Downing Street.

4. Dancing Queen- The phrase stands for the number 17. It was coined from the famous singing group Abba's song "Dancing Queen." The song goes like this "You are the dancing queen. Young and sweet, only seventeen."

5. Bed and Breakfast- This Bingo phrase is used to refer to the number 26. 2 and 6 is the common term for the bed and breakfast accommodation in the United Kingdom.

6. Sunset Strip - This Bingo term stands for the number 77. This term came from an American TV show.

7. Bulls Eye- Bulls eye refers to the number 50. This term is used because in the game of darts, the center of the dart board is worth 50 points.

8. Sherwood Forest- Known as Robin Hood's abode, this term refers to the number 33 because of the phrase "all the threes" or "all of the trees."