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18 British Words and Phrases That Don't Mean What You Think They Do in America
By Lyndsey Reid/ Business Insider/ businessinsider.com
"It's been said that England and America are two countries divided by a common language.
Different words, different pronunciations, and different spellings have created two distinct separations in the English language: British English and American English.
Words, phrases, and slang that mean one thing in the UK often mean a totally different thing in the US - and vice versa.
As a British expat living in New York, I can tell you with absolute certainty that there's nothing worse than saying something to an American and being met with a blank stare or a stifled giggle. I'm ashamed to admit that I've accidentally ordered a doughy, cheesy, savory "biscuit" instead of a cookie more than once.
Here are some common British words, phrases, and slang that mean something entirely different across the pond in America:..."
Barney Rubble
Getty Images / Handout
This one is classic Cockney rhyming slang.
The unique language style originated in the East End of London during the first half of the 18th century and relies on rhyme to disguise words within a sentence.
In this case, Barney Rubble is a pretty sneaky way of saying "trouble."
How we'd say it in Britain:"We're in a right load of Barney Rubble now!"
Richard
By Lyndsey Reid/ Business Insider/ businessinsider.com
"It's been said that England and America are two countries divided by a common language.
Different words, different pronunciations, and different spellings have created two distinct separations in the English language: British English and American English.
Words, phrases, and slang that mean one thing in the UK often mean a totally different thing in the US - and vice versa.
As a British expat living in New York, I can tell you with absolute certainty that there's nothing worse than saying something to an American and being met with a blank stare or a stifled giggle. I'm ashamed to admit that I've accidentally ordered a doughy, cheesy, savory "biscuit" instead of a cookie more than once.
Here are some common British words, phrases, and slang that mean something entirely different across the pond in America:..."
Barney Rubble
Getty Images / Handout
This one is classic Cockney rhyming slang.
The unique language style originated in the East End of London during the first half of the 18th century and relies on rhyme to disguise words within a sentence.
In this case, Barney Rubble is a pretty sneaky way of saying "trouble."
How we'd say it in Britain:"We're in a right load of Barney Rubble now!"
Richard
