British-isms..any new ones?

bryonhost1 · #1 10-27-2006, 08:41 AM

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!

Bryon

rghf · #2 10-27-2006, 08:44 AM

First couple come to mind

Doughnuts (donuts)
Neighbour (neighbor)

mdrussell · #3 10-27-2006, 09:46 AM

http://english2american.com/

CaroNet-Hesham · #4 10-27-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bryonhost1

I even enjoy the new "Dr. Who"!

There's Xmas special coming up in December, don't miss it

Kraken · #5 10-27-2006, 01:03 PM

Sherman Tank.

See if you can get that one.

bryonhost1 · #6 10-27-2006, 01:18 PM

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!

Bryon

thomase · #7 10-27-2006, 05:21 PM

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?!

bryonhost1 · #8 10-27-2006, 07:17 PM

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?

Bryon