Funny words that are different in England:
What we call it- what the British call it
Hood- Bonnet
Trunk- Boot
Bangs- Fringes
Shoes- Trainers
Sweaters- Jumpers
cell phone- mobile
call- ring
blanket- duvet
bathroom- toilet or lou
sidewalk- pavement
call- ring
line- que
til- the cash register
Trash can- bin
trash- rubbish or litter
Hiya!- Hi
Byeya- Bye
Yous- For you guys
Dear, Love- terms of endearment by the elderly
Miss- what anyone young calls a female of authority
Sir- what anyone young calls a male of authority
Some British Phrases are:
I can't be bother (to do this or that)- which basically means they are to lazy to do it You all right?- Instead of saying How are you?
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