BRITISH OR AMERICAN?
"Enjoy the soccer match!"
"Thanks dude!"
AMERICAN
"Enjoy the soccer match!"
"Thanks dude!"
BRITISH
"Enjoy the football match!"
"Cheers mate!"
There's been a power cut in the building, and now the lift isn't working. I was on the ground floor when it happened, about to go up to my flat. I had to take the stairs in the end!
BRITISH
There's been a power cut in the building, and now the lift isn't working. I was on the ground floor when it happened, about to go up to my flat. I had to take the stairs in the end!
AMERICAN
There's been a power outrage in the building, and now the elevator isn't working. I was on the first floor when it happened, about to go up to my apartment. I had to take the stairs in the end!
Could you fetch me my jumper, please? It's over there.
BRITISH
Could you fetch me my jumper, please? It's over there.
AMERICAN
Could you pass me my sweater, please? It's over there.
"Fetch" is not a common word in U.S. English. It is mainly used as a command to a dog.