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American vs. British Words

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    What are the equivalents across the pond?
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  • In the US, we put sprinkles on ice cream. How about the UK?
    Hundreds and Thousands
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  • In the US, this is called sunblock or sunscreen. What's it called in the UK?
    Suncream
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  • In the US, we use a flashlight to see in the dark. What's it called in the UK?
    Torch
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  • In the US, people walk on the sidewalk. What's it called in the UK?
    Pavement
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  • In the US, this is called an eraser. What's it called in the UK?
    Rubber
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  • In the US, the place where you buy medicine or healthcare products is called a drug store or pharmacy. What's it called in the UK?
    A chemist or pharmacy
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  • In the US, this is called an elevator. What's it called in the UK?
    Lift
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  • In the US, you wash your face with a washcloth. What's it called in the UK?
    Flannel
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  • In the US, suspenders hold your pants up. What are they called in the UK?
    Braces
  •  15
  • In the US, we use wite-out when an eraser won't do. What's it called in the UK?
    Tipp-Ex
  •  25
  • In the US, throw your trash in a trashcan. What about in the UK?
    Bin
  •  10
  • In the US, we hate waiting in line. UK people feel the same, but call it a...
    Queue
  •  20
  • In the US, you put on an undershirt. In the UK, you wear a...
    Vest
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  • In the US, you put your groceries in the trunk of the car. What's it called in the UK?
    Boot
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  • In the US, Tom is putting a diaper on the baby. What's it called in the UK?
    A nappy
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  • In the US, we go to the restroom or bathroom. In the UK, where do we go?
    Toilet
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