universalfanfic: gracieinanovel: linguini17: goodoldbaz: jasmiinitee: tagaston: For any of you who a
universalfanfic:gracieinanovel:linguini17:goodoldbaz:jasmiinitee:tagaston:For any of you who are writing ‘across the pond’-here is a little guide I put together of some common differences between British and American English!Also for all of us non-native speakers who don’t know which fucking English we’re even usingswedes = rutabagarubbers = erasersas it comes = without any alterations (”I’d like this sandwich on the menu, please.” “As it comes?”)can I have = can I getput out the bins = take out the trashdummy = pacifiernappy = diaper (and then nappy bag = diaper bag)bag/handbag = pursepurse = wallet (specifically for “women’s” accessories)telly = tvdrawing pins = thumbtacks“It’s a good job…” = “It’s a good thing…”chemist = drugstoreDon’t start the soft drink discourse again @universalfanfic , you know I’ll find proof @gracieinanovel OK but “fizzy drink???” That just sounds like some Doctor Who silliness and you KNOW IT. -- source link
#writing ref#language