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What is the British word for "COOKIE"?

BISCUIT

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What is the American word for "FLAT"?

APARTMENT

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In the U.S people say "GARBAGE" or "TRASH". In England people say:

RUBISH

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What is the British word for "LINE"?

QUEUE

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British say "CHEMIST'S" , Americans say:

DRUGSTORE

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What is the British word for "CANDY"?

SWEETS

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What is the American word for "FILM"?

MOVIE

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What is the American word for "TORCH"?

FLASHLIGHT

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What is the British word for "RESTROOM"?

TOILET

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What is the American expression for "SECOND FLOOR"?

FIRST FLOOR

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What is the British word for "VACATION"?

HOLIDAY

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What is the American word for "CITY CENTRE"?

DOWNTOWN

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What is the British word for "UNDERWEAR"?

PANTS

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What is the British word for "PANTS"?

TROUSERS

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British people say "LORRY", American people say:

TRUCK

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What is the American word for "POST"?

MAIL

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