Re: thanks

Posted by BigKev On 2009/5/13 12:13:20

Activating the Queens English to North-American English translator:

"I'm come knock you up" -> Stop by your place, as in I'll coming knocking on your door

"Can I borrow a rubber" -> Can I borrow an eraser

"I'm going outside to smoke a fag" -> I'm going outside to smoke a cigarette

"Where's the WC?" -> Where's the Water Closet (aka Bathroom).

"Which way to the lift" -> Where's the Elevator at.

"Bonnet" -> Hood

"Boot" -> Trunk

"Tyre" -> Tire

"We are taking the tube (or underground) there." -> "We are taking the Subway there."

"Roundabout" -> Traffic Circle

"Lorry" -> Semi-Truck

"Hoover" -> Vacuum (as in "Where did I leave the Hoover." or "I need to Hoover the carpet."

"Biscuit" > Cookie

"Chip" > French Fry

"Crisp" > (Potato) Chip

"Give me a pint" > Give me a beer

"Colour" > Color

"Centre" > Center


That's all I can think of off the top of my head.