U.K.'s Boris Johnson wants Britons to 'bung a bob for Big Ben bong'

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is speaking English, as far as we can tell.Still, his latest nationwide plan could use a little bit of translating before Americans -- or perhaps anyone -- can understand it. Johnson is launching a new £500,000 push so the U.K. can "bong Big Ben on Brexit night," and he wants Britons to "bung a bob for a Big Ben bong" so that can happen.Johnson revealed his new tongue twister in an early-morning interview with BBC, describing how the famous Big Ben clock is under construction and has lost its famous "bong." But "the bongs cost £500,000," or about $650,000, Johnson said. So he's developing a plan where Britons can contribute to Big Ben's restoration, or, in Johnson-ese, "bung a bob for a Big Ben bong." > "The bongs cost £500,000… but we're working up a plan so that people can bung a bob for a Big Ben bong"> > Boris Johnson says "we need to restore the clapper, in order to bong Big Ben on Brexit night, and that is expensive"BBCBreakfast https://t.co/4A3CjflbN3 pic.twitter.com/0BXiu1DYkp> > -- BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) January 14, 2020British tabloid Daily Express boiled down Johnson's words into an alliterative -- and easier to pronounce -- demand for its Wednesday cover.> EXPRESS: Big Ben MUST bong for Brexit TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CFixxSlw2Y> > -- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2020American tabloids, may we suggest "Big (Ben) Buck Hunter" for all your cover needs?More stories from theweek.com Bernie Sanders' appraisal of a woman's 2020 chances isn't shocking. It's conventional wisdom. 4 Republicans to back Senate war powers resolution, giving it a majority What happens when women translate the Classics

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