Media Vocabulary
This term is often used in American English for a periodical publication.
Magazine
In British English, this slang term is commonly used for a television.
Telly
In American English, the head of a city's government is typically called this. What is it?
Mayor
In American English, if someone "spills the beans," what does it mean, and can you provide the British English equivalent for a similar expression?
When someone "spills the beans" in American English, it means they reveal a secret or disclose confidential information unintentionally. A similar British English expression is "let the cat out of the bag."
In British English, what does the slang term "knackered" mean? Provide an American English equivalent.
In British English, "knackered" means extremely tired or exhausted. An American English equivalent might be "beat" or "worn out."
Americans often say "newspaper," while the British might call it a ...?
Paper/daily
What is clicker?
American term for the word "remote control".
The British equivalent of the U.S. President is known as this.
Prime Minister
What does the British English idiom "raining cats and dogs" mean? Provide an American English idiom with a similar meaning
"Raining cats and dogs" in British English means heavy or intense rainfall. An American English idiom with a similar meaning is "raining buckets."
What does the American slang expression "throwing shade" mean, and can you provide an example of its usage?
"Throwing shade" in American slang means making subtle, often sarcastic, and negative remarks about someone. Example: "She was throwing shade at her coworker's outfit during the meeting."
What do Americans call the place where they watch movies?
Movie theater
In both dialects, binge-watching is a popular term; however, in British English, you might hear this variation.
Marathon-watching
The UK has a Parliament, which includes…
the House of Commons and the House of Lords
If someone in American English "throws in the towel," what are they doing, and what is the British English equivalent of this idiom?
When someone "throws in the towel" in American English, they are giving up or quitting a task or endeavor. The British English equivalent is "throw in the sponge."
In British slang, if someone says they are going to have a "brew," what are they referring to, and what's the American English equivalent?
In British slang, having a "brew" means making a cup of tea. The American English equivalent would be having a "cup of Joe," which means having coffee.
In American English, the motion picture industry is often associated with this famous district; what's its name?
Hollywood
In American TV, this term refers to the time slot when TV shows with the highest viewership are scheduled.
Prime time
i’m What represents a Congressman/Congresswoman in the US?
a congressional district
In British English, if someone says they are "on cloud nine," what does it mean, and can you provide an American English idiom expressing a similar sentiment?
"On cloud nine" in British English means someone is extremely happy or in a state of great euphoria. An American English idiom with a similar meaning is "on top of the world."
What is the British slang term "bloke" commonly used to describe, and can you provide an American English synonym for it?
"Bloke" in British slang is commonly used to describe a man or a guy. An American English synonym for "bloke" might be "dude" or "guy."
In America, it's common to use this term for the main news presenter.
Anchor
Americans often use the term "sitcom" (situation comedy), while the British might simply say .....?
Comedy series
The UK holds general elections to choose…
Members of Parliament
What does the American English idiom "the ball is in your court" imply, and can you provide a British English idiom with a similar connotation?
"The ball is in your court" in American English means it's someone's responsibility or decision to take action or make a choice. A similar British English idiom is "the ball's in your court," which conveys the same idea.
What does the American slang term "lit" mean, and is there a similar British slang term with the same meaning?
In American slang, "lit" means something is exciting, excellent, or highly enjoyable. There is a similar British slang term, "peng," which is used to describe something attractive or of high quality. Both terms convey a positive sentiment.