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That's not English, Britishisms, Americanisms, and what our English says about us, Erin Moore

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That's not English, Britishisms, Americanisms, and what our English says about us, Erin Moore

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

That's not English

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

881888243

Responsibility statement

Erin Moore

Sub title

Britishisms, Americanisms, and what our English says about us

Summary

An American expatriate living in London explores the historical and cultural differences between American and British versions of English, covering snacking habits, overall collective personalities, dating and sex, drinking and raising kids. --Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Quite -- Middle class -- Moreish -- Mufti -- Gobsmacked -- Trainers -- Sorry -- Toilet -- Cheers -- Knackered -- Brolly -- Bespoke -- Fortnight -- Clever -- Ginger -- Dude -- Partner -- Proper -- OK -- Whinge -- Bloddy -- Scrappy -- Pull -- Shall -- Sir -- Yankee -- Skint -- Crimbo -- Tip -- Tea -- Way out

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That is not English

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