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    British-isms..any new ones?

    I noticecd today somebody used "Across the lake" in a post. Wrong wrong!
    Come on, people. It's a pond.."Across the pond". I have worked hard working several things that I like that from that part of the world..sayings..nifty spellings..like:

    Colour
    Tyres<very cool!

    and of course.."Over the moon!"

    I was disappointed to learn that Starbuck's has taken over there as well...but I do drink a good bit of tea, I do! Even though I am from the South...I've never cared much for iced tea...so..it is hot always..mostly Twinings. I even enjoy the new "Dr. Who"!

    The purpose of the post was...are there others that I have missed?

    Thanks!

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    First couple come to mind

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    Quote Originally Posted by bryonhost1
    I even enjoy the new "Dr. Who"!
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    Sherman Tank.

    See if you can get that one.

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    Hmm...thought we already had it! Robotic killer Christmas Trees! Woot! Santa-Of_death! Brings to mind that wonderful "Scrooged" scene.."The Day the Raindeer Died!"..or something like that. A classic! Bring the kids!

    And..of course..the quotes from "Lion King" and "Hitchhiker's Guide"...very well put, I say!

    42?!?!?!?? I need some tea!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kraken
    Sherman Tank.

    See if you can get that one.

    That's cockney rhyming slang for having a bank (change a letter). What do I win?!
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    I 'ov me cockney.."My Fair Lady"..what a play!

    What Am I? I'm undeserving. An I plan to go being undeserving..I like it and hats the truth.

    Wood ant hit be loverly?

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    One must point out that it's americanisms in spelling - we spell it correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thomase
    That's cockney rhyming slang for having a bank (change a letter). What do I win?!
    Also yank, which was more fitting in this thread.

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    Cheque (the correct way) is spelt check in America I'm told. :O:O

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    Quote Originally Posted by KI-ChrisE
    One must point out that it's americanisms in spelling - we spell it correctly.
    Yep, they are the ones that changed the spellings

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    I wonder if they'll agree?

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    No true British male would ever be seen wearing suspenders !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kraken
    Also yank, which was more fitting in this thread.

    Did you call me a yank? Maybe look at my location next time...England.

    I wonder if they'll agree?
    Hopfully...it is called English for a reason

    Cheque (the correct way) is spelt check in America I'm told. :O:O
    Yep, 'tis true.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thomase
    Did you call me a yank? Maybe look at my location next time...England.
    Yes, I know you're in England.

    Sherman Tank can either be reffered to as "wank" or "yank". Yank was more fitting in this thread, as it's yanks trying to learn what the heck we're on about at times.

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    What can be called "wank"?

    Who's Sherman Tank?

    Also:

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    You watch Doctor Who ?! That's even worse than Torchwood.
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    Who watches Dr Who?

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    These brits are full of it, saying we spell wrong! When they can't even properly measure anymore

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    We can. We're more intelligent so we can use loads of different measurements.... *cough*
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    I am just giving you a hard time, I know some can use different measures, just as those doing any international business in the US learn to do(mostly on their own).

    But in reality some things are even spelled and done differently in the southern US than in the Northern half. In addition to that the stuff many of these Brits are talking now, its not English(UK) or English(US). I have yet to figure out WHAT it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KI-ChrisE
    What can be called "wank"?

    Who's Sherman Tank?
    Sherman Tank is cockney rhyming slang for "wank" or "yank".

    "Seeya lads, I'm off for a sherman tank" ()

    "I met a sherman tank last night" (I met a yank last night)

    "I met a sherman tanker last night" (I met a wanker last night)

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    For the record, it's always "Barclays Bank" when I hear it

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