Pages, chapters, index
book
The early bird catches the (blank)
worm (explanation: One who arrives first has the best chance for success)
what do Americans say instead of this UK English word: flat
apartment
It’s raining cats and (blank)
dogs (explanation: raining very hard)
what do UK English speakers say instead of this US English word: store
shop
Saddle, pedal, wheel
bicycle
The exam was easy, it was a piece of (blank)
cake
what do Americans say instead of this UK English word: lift
elevator
When one (blank) shuts, another one opens
door (explanation: if one thing you do fails, you will soon have an opportunity to try to succeed at something else)
what do UK English speakers say instead of this US English word: pants
trousers
Hands, strap, face
He’s the black (blank) of the family
sheep (explanation: The oddball member of the family who does not fall in line with the others; the worst member of the family)
what do Americans say instead of this UK English word: biscuit
cookie
Nobody wants to talk about the (blank) in the room
elephant (explanation: an important or enormous topic, question, or controversial issue that is obvious or that everyone knows about but no one mentions or wants to discuss)
what do UK English speakers say instead of this US English word: french fries
chips
Tongue, sole, laces
shoe
Sometimes I feel like a (blank) out of water
fish (explanation: if you're surrounded by people who are different to you, and it's making you feel a little uncomfortable)
what do Americans say instead of this UK English word: trainers
sneakers
I only see my family once in a blue (blank)
moon (explanation: not very often)
what do UK English speakers say instead of this US English word: gasoline
petrol
Button, collar, cuff
shirt
This money is burning a hole in my (blank)
pockets (explanation: Money that someone has just acquired and is eager to spend)
what do Americans say instead of this UK English word: ground floor
first floor
Even a broken (blank) is right twice a day
clock (explanation: occasionally, even a person who's considered unreliable can be right about something or provide a solid point during a discussion)
what do UK English speakers say instead of this US English word: truck
lorry