Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
How to decipher British to American English from car parts to rules of the road and other terminology from A to Zed.
Part 3 of 3: Workplace Phrases https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...7b5f8fbbeb.jpg Brownie points” – to get praise or approval for something you have done. “Call it a day” – to quit working for the day and go home. “Stay on your toes” – always be ready for whatever is thrown your way. “Think outside the box” – think creatively and not follow the crowd. “Throw in the towel” – admit defeat and move on. Click here to learn more workplace phrases. Did we miss something? We want to hear from you! |
Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by International AutoSource
(Post 12678834)
How to decipher British to American English from car parts to rules of the road and other terminology from A to Zed.
Part 3 of 3: Workplace Phrases https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...7b5f8fbbeb.jpg Brownie points” – to get praise or approval for something you have done. “Call it a day” – to quit working for the day and go home. “Stay on your toes” – always be ready for whatever is thrown your way. “Think outside the box” – think creatively and not follow the crowd. “Throw in the towel” – admit defeat and move on. Click here to learn more workplace phrases. Did we miss something? We want to hear from you! |
Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by MidAtlantic
(Post 12678839)
Are you kidding? You could use any one of those in England and be understood without question.
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Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
MidAtlantic spouse of scouse Thank you for letting us know! Our understanding is that these are not commonly used phrases in other countries. If you know of American phrases that you've heard that aren't used in your home country let us know!
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Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by MidAtlantic
(Post 12678839)
Are you kidding? You could use any one of those in England and be understood without question.
Agreed, all of those are common currency in the UK, and in most if not all cases have been in common usage for a number of decades, with "think outside the box" being the only possible exception that may have appeared towards the end of the twentieth century. And given that the US doesn't seem to have "brownies", I suspect that "brownie points" was probably a phrase that started in the UK. |
Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by International AutoSource
(Post 12678853)
MidAtlantic spouse of scouse Thank you for letting us know! Our understanding is that these are not commonly used phrases in other countries. If you know of American phrases that you've heard that aren't used in your home country let us know!
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Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12678896)
: And given that the US doesn't seem to have "brownies", I suspect that "brownie points" was probably a phrase that started in the UK.
None of the above phrases are Americanisms. Most have their origins elsewhere, from other countries, from times past. Most are freely used and commonly understood everywhere . One that does seem to be quintessentially american not commonly used in the UK or around the globe but likely has fallen out of use there is " I'm your huckleberry. " The irritating 'Have a nice day' may be american in origin. Using 'best' instead of 'best wishes' or 'all the best' may be an american shortcut thing. The use of 'going forward' rather than 'in the future' or 'from now on' may also have evolved in america. I don't know. Going forward to me means just that = a physical forward motion. |
Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12679088)
.... One that does seem to be quintessentially american not commonly used in the UK or around the globe but likely has fallen out of use there is " I'm your huckleberry. " ....
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Re: Americanisms 101- Workplace Phrases
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12679243)
The English language is littered with idiomatic phrases.
It is a slow Sunday for me so I may browse the other phrases in the link . I had not heard of 'bought the farm' and had to look it up. Seems to mean someone 'karked it' & 'popped one's clogs' |
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