Terminology

One of the major purposes of this blog has been to help Will and me remember our time in England and all of the things we learned and saw. In that vain, here are a few interesting British terms and phrases I encountered frequently over the past several months, along with their southern American equivalents:

tick- a check mark
cheers- thanks
spoilt for choice- overloaded with options
trainers- tennis shoes/ sneakers
football boots- soccer cleats
trainer liners- thin, ankle-length socks
gumshield- mouthguard
The South West of England- southwest England
in hospital- in the hospital
should do- should
the till- the cash register
hob- stove/ range
chips- french fries
crisps- chips
brilliant- wonderful
sorted- sorted out
This bit of the train will be coming off- This train car will be separating from the rest
not suitable for- not recommended for
of course you can- sure (this is used frequently in stores when a customer makes a request)
Are you serving?- Are you checking customers out?

wash up- wash the dishes

washing up liquid- dishwashing detergent

soft toy- stuffed animal

queuing- waiting in line

never mind- it doesn't matter

flat- apartment

not meant to- not supposed to

pants- underwear

trousers- pants

to let- for rent

letting agency- real estate agency