The BBC Magazine's recent article about the Britishisation of American English
prompted readers to respond with examples of their own - here are 30
British words and phrases that you've noticed being used in the US and
Canada.
Full story on BBC news website
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Wednesday, 17 October 2012
30 Britishisms used by Americans
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UK English,
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