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To: Charles Martel
Two countries separated by a common language.

There is a Brit that is currently living in the US and he goes into why it is called "this" in the UK and "that" in the US.

It can be quite interesting to see how many words used in American do not come from English at all.

78 posted on 12/15/2023 6:50:05 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear ( In a quaint alleyway, they graciously signaled for a vehicle on the main road to lead the way. )
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
I watch English football, and the commentators always say, "he fell to the floor," when a player falls to the turf.

I first thought it was a simple misspeak, but they always say it.

This is outside, on grass, and they don't say "ground," or "turf," or "playing surface," it's "floor."

79 posted on 12/15/2023 6:55:43 PM PST by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
I watch English football, and the commentators always say, "he fell to the floor," when a player falls to the turf.

I first thought it was a simple misspeak, but they always say it.

This is outside, on grass, and they don't say "ground," or "turf," or "playing surface," it's "floor."

80 posted on 12/15/2023 7:01:09 PM PST by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
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