I thought I knew English but apparently not. Here are some things I’ve learned so far.
(I’ll keep adding words as I hear them.)
AMERICAN/BRITISH
Cotton Candy/Candy Floss
French Fries/Chips
Arugula/Rocket
Tan (skin)/Brown
Sneakers/Trainers
Mailbox/Pigeon Hole
Cough Drop/Throat Sweets
Cash Register/Till
Leash/Lead
Tire/Tyre
Flashlight/Torch
McDonalds/MacDonalds
Portapotty/Portaloo
Ornament/Baubble
Mr. Clean/Mr. Muscle
Your phone was busy/ Your line was engaged
How are you?/ You ok?
Uniform/Kit
3 comments
Krista from Passportdelicious.com
February 21, 2011 at 10:38 pm (UTC 0)
Re: lettuce/rocket…it’s actually arugula that they’re referring to when they say rocket! definitely not a substitution for iceberg!
Have you heard the UK pronunciation of urinal yet? CRACKS ME UP!!!
AshleyT
February 22, 2011 at 8:08 am (UTC 0)
I haven’t heard the pronunciation of urinal yet….might have to ask someone to say it. =)
Allison
October 26, 2011 at 8:10 pm (UTC 0)
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