Ooh, I love these kinds of discussions!
I think I've gotten used to a lot of Britishisms by now, but one thing that always tends to jar me is the phrase "In Hospital." I stare at this phrase and I know it's considered correct, but I just so, so badly want to squeeze a "The" in there. I know it's irrational, especially since we here in the USA say "in school" as opposed to "in the school", but I just---well---um...Oh look! A distraction!
Originally posted by Alisha Knight:
Autumn = Fall
Yeah, like others have said, we have both of those words here. I guess "Fall" is just more casual, and thus more common. Also works well in punny remarks uttered before tripping someone.
We have the words "Jam" and "Jelly". They are just the same thing, is all. If there is a difference, it's probably that jelly has more sugar in it.
Again, we have both, and they are mostly the same.
Porridge is *oatmeal*??? *THAT's* what it is?? I always thought it was some mysterious mushy substance eaten by orphans and bears. Huh. O_O
There is a hilarious comic about this in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Torch = Flashlight (still confuses me - why would you use a flashing light to see in the dark?)
My personal theory is that it comes on in a flash. Instead of having to light a match or rub two pieces of wood/flint together, you just push the button and--click! Light.
As for row; I'd always wondered about that word. Thanks, Terry!
