My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Nov 20th 2004, 11:08 am
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by robskatie
Bin=Trash can/garbage
My daughters first week of school they were all told to put their homework in the bin, yep, she did just that! The teacher asked her why she hadn't handed her homework in, she said I did it's in the bin like you said!! Took her a few moments to explain what she had done with it while her face grew redder and redder, bless!!!!!!
My daughters first week of school they were all told to put their homework in the bin, yep, she did just that! The teacher asked her why she hadn't handed her homework in, she said I did it's in the bin like you said!! Took her a few moments to explain what she had done with it while her face grew redder and redder, bless!!!!!!
Nov 20th 2004, 11:46 am
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
My favorite is
torch (UK) = flashlight (US)
A torch over here is an acetylene torch, and it might not be a good idea to be handed the one when you expected the other....
and of course
aluminium (UK) = aluminum
torch (UK) = flashlight (US)
A torch over here is an acetylene torch, and it might not be a good idea to be handed the one when you expected the other....
and of course
aluminium (UK) = aluminum
Nov 20th 2004, 4:04 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
(U.S) ---------------- (UK)
outlet = socket (for a plug)
pacifer = dummy
dummy = Bush
Ped Xing = Pedestrian Crossing (but I dare you to actually try to cross ! They never stop for you)
"ve-hi-cul" = car
automobile = car
Cops = police
BritinTx = Dumbass
Dumbass = Bush
movie = film
to the movies = go to the pictures
{ } & fork = watching my wife eat a meal it became apparant that Americans were never taught how to use a knife
err...
The Bible = work of fiction
work of fiction = Darwinism
Ashlee/Jessica Simpson/Brit Spear/Agulera/Paris Hilton..etc = talentless hack
fundamentalist christian = white supremacist
redneck = chav
{That's all I can come up with so far.}
outlet = socket (for a plug)
pacifer = dummy
dummy = Bush
Ped Xing = Pedestrian Crossing (but I dare you to actually try to cross ! They never stop for you)
"ve-hi-cul" = car
automobile = car
Cops = police
BritinTx = Dumbass
Dumbass = Bush
movie = film
to the movies = go to the pictures
{ } & fork = watching my wife eat a meal it became apparant that Americans were never taught how to use a knife
err...
The Bible = work of fiction
work of fiction = Darwinism
Ashlee/Jessica Simpson/Brit Spear/Agulera/Paris Hilton..etc = talentless hack
fundamentalist christian = white supremacist
redneck = chav
{That's all I can come up with so far.}
Nov 20th 2004, 5:05 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by Webbie
Ashlee/Jessica Simpson/Brit Spear/Agulera/Paris Hilton..etc = talentless hack
Nov 20th 2004, 5:24 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
[QUOTE=Webbie{ } & fork = watching my wife eat a meal it became apparant that Americans were never taught how to use a knife
QUOTE]
Well i liked them all but i really have to agree with this one!
In Louisiana i even had to specifically request a knife at a restaurant!!!!
I've been here so long that I sometimes don't use a knife either!!!
Lately i've been really annoyed with my kids cos although they're now 7 & 9 they don't know how to use a knife!!! when i insisted they hold both a knife and fork they make such a big fuss!! grrr It's driving me potty!!
I've another one for the list
Boxing day = Christmas is officially over go back to work
QUOTE]
Well i liked them all but i really have to agree with this one!
In Louisiana i even had to specifically request a knife at a restaurant!!!!
I've been here so long that I sometimes don't use a knife either!!!
Lately i've been really annoyed with my kids cos although they're now 7 & 9 they don't know how to use a knife!!! when i insisted they hold both a knife and fork they make such a big fuss!! grrr It's driving me potty!!
I've another one for the list
Boxing day = Christmas is officially over go back to work
Nov 21st 2004, 6:33 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Haagen Daz:UK Vanilla and chocolate fudge US Vanilla fudge
Originally Posted by mikehope
There are lots more but this is all I can think of rght now
Differences between USA and UK in the Language
UK USA
Toilet or Lavatory = Bathroom
Rubber = Eraser
Rubber = Condom
Knickers = ladies underwear
Torch = flashlight
Trainers = sneakers
Braces = Suspenders
Cheque = Check
Bill (restaurant) = Check
Garage = Gas station
Filling station = Gas station
Service station = Gas station
Mars bar = Milky way
White sauce = Gravy
Bonnet = Hood
Boot = Trunk
Wardrobe = Closet
Flat = Apartment
Terraced house = Row house
Semi-detached = Duplex
Bungalow = Ranch
Tap = faucet
Garden = Yard
Yard = lot
Pavement = Sidewalk
Road = Pavement
Cashpoint = ATM
Supermarket = Grocery store
Motorway = Freeway/interstate
Lift = Elevator
Pram = Carriage (baby)
Push-chair = Stroller
Minced beef = ground beef
Mincemeat = A sweet mix of fruit pie fill (not seen it in USA)
Dummy = Pacifier
Dummy = Mannequin
Jumper = Sweater
Nappy = Daiper
Jam = Jelly
Jelly = Jell-o
Tin = Can
Differences between USA and UK in the Language
UK USA
Toilet or Lavatory = Bathroom
Rubber = Eraser
Rubber = Condom
Knickers = ladies underwear
Torch = flashlight
Trainers = sneakers
Braces = Suspenders
Cheque = Check
Bill (restaurant) = Check
Garage = Gas station
Filling station = Gas station
Service station = Gas station
Mars bar = Milky way
White sauce = Gravy
Bonnet = Hood
Boot = Trunk
Wardrobe = Closet
Flat = Apartment
Terraced house = Row house
Semi-detached = Duplex
Bungalow = Ranch
Tap = faucet
Garden = Yard
Yard = lot
Pavement = Sidewalk
Road = Pavement
Cashpoint = ATM
Supermarket = Grocery store
Motorway = Freeway/interstate
Lift = Elevator
Pram = Carriage (baby)
Push-chair = Stroller
Minced beef = ground beef
Mincemeat = A sweet mix of fruit pie fill (not seen it in USA)
Dummy = Pacifier
Dummy = Mannequin
Jumper = Sweater
Nappy = Daiper
Jam = Jelly
Jelly = Jell-o
Tin = Can
Nov 21st 2004, 7:59 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by UKintheUSA
DO any of you find that the longer you are around your UK spouses that when you speak or listen to someone you hear both "versions" now instead of the way you always spoke? I know I always come out with the UK versions now without even thinking. They really "take the piss" with me at work now!
Married a good old Welshman eh?.....now there's a perfect race if ever i saw one....
Nov 21st 2004, 9:01 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
English....Football Referee
US.......... Fat bastard who is too old, blind and ****ing stupid to know the damn rules of the game and we end up getting shit calls and are out of an All Star tournament
OK spleen vented, I feel slightly better now.
US.......... Fat bastard who is too old, blind and ****ing stupid to know the damn rules of the game and we end up getting shit calls and are out of an All Star tournament
OK spleen vented, I feel slightly better now.
Nov 21st 2004, 9:04 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by UKintheUSA
Now what do you mean by that statement?
i thought the statement was rather self explanatory
Nov 21st 2004, 9:11 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by doctor scrumpy
English....Football Referee
US.......... Fat bastard who is too old, blind and ****ing stupid to know the damn rules of the game and we end up getting shit calls and are out of an All Star tournament
OK spleen vented, I feel slightly better now.
US.......... Fat bastard who is too old, blind and ****ing stupid to know the damn rules of the game and we end up getting shit calls and are out of an All Star tournament
OK spleen vented, I feel slightly better now.
Or was that this weekend? 
Nov 21st 2004, 9:15 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by FlyergirlUK
I take it that Monday evening didn't go too well then... Or was that this weekend?
Or was that this weekend? This weekend, the Memsahib & I coached an All Star team in a local tournament. It is heartbreaking to have a dozen 9 & 10 year old girls hugging you as they weep bitterly and they KNEW the call was wrong, the girl was plainly a mile offside & pushed our defender at arms length to keep her at bay. Losing on penalties is something I can cope with being used to watching England play.
Would we coach an All Star team again ? In a bloody heartbeat.
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Nov 21st 2004, 9:23 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by doctor scrumpy
...the girl was plainly a mile offside & pushed our defender at arms length to keep her at bay...
Nov 22nd 2004, 12:22 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
The weekend ended with the 20 teams in the U-10 being split into 3 groups for knockout tournaments, turns out all 3 teams that finished 2nd in the respective tournaments had played us and we had been the better team in each. Such is life, if it was not for bad luck, we would not have had any luck at all !
Nov 22nd 2004, 6:46 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
Originally Posted by UKintheUSA
Is this another "sheep" joke? hahahahaha
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Nov 22nd 2004, 6:54 pm
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Re: My List of some different names we use in UK V's US
There is a whole book on the subject of differences between British and American English. I think this little snippet came from it;
Two American girls immediately caught the attention of the local Englishmen when they walked into a pub and one said to the other "It's so windy out today, I wish I'd worn pants", the other replied back with "Me too".
Two American girls immediately caught the attention of the local Englishmen when they walked into a pub and one said to the other "It's so windy out today, I wish I'd worn pants", the other replied back with "Me too".