Thursday, June 21, 2012

Britishisms

     Too many Britishisms ( by people I assume are American ). When I read the paper, I often encounter a British word or phrase used by an American writer. "Ten years on",  "bespoke suits", "spot on", and other phrases are everywhere. Next I'll pick up the paper and read "lorry" for truck, and "tube" for subway. Not to mention "kerb" for curb and "honour" for honor. Didn't we already fight two wars over this?

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