(UK, colloquial) To spend time in prison or jail.
(UK, colloquial) To spend time in prison or jail.
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(UK, informal) A prisoner.
A drily witty British euphemism for being in prison — specifically playing on the idea that the monarch is technically responsible for the nation's jails, so prisoners are ironically her 'guests.' The phrase dates from the era of Queen Elizabeth II (and before her, George VI's 'guest of His Majesty') and encapsulates British dark humour at its best: treating incarceration with mock-regal politeness. Post-Elizabeth, the equivalent would be 'guest of His Majesty.' Still widely understood and used in British comedy, crime writing, and everyday speech.
(slang, UK) To sentence (someone) to life imprisonment.
A cheerful, affectionate British shorthand for Her Majesty — most famously Queen Elizabeth II during her long reign. Brits use 'Her Maj' with a tone that mixes genuine respect with the kind of breezy irreverence that characterises the national sense of humour. You'd hear it in tabloid headlines, casual conversation, and comedy sketches alike. Since the accession of King Charles III, 'His Maj' has begun doing similar duty, but 'Her Maj' remains instantly recognisable as a reference to Elizabeth.
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