American vs British English
The English-Speaking World
English expressions
Family relationships
Sports
100
UK: trousers = US: pants
UK: pants = US: ...?
underwear
100
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
100
What does “take it with a grain/pinch of salt” mean?
Don't believe everything someone says; stay skeptical
ex. He gave me some stock market tips, but since he isn't a financial advisor, I'm taking it with a grain of salt.
100
Your mother's brother is your ....?
uncle (oom)
100
What do Americans call "football"?
soccer
200
In the US, you take an "elevator". What do the Brits call this?
lift
200
What are the original inhabitants of Australia called?
Aboriginals
200
What does the phrase “the elephant in the room” mean?
An obvious problem people avoid discussing.
Ex. They debated minor details about the plan, ignoring the elephant in the room: they still didn't have any funding.
200
Your father's brother's daughter is your...?
cousin (nicht)
200
What is the national sport of Canada?
ice hockey
300
What do Americans call the "boot" of a car?
the trunk
300
What is the name of this "skirt" traditionally worn by men in Scotland?
a kilt
300
What does it mean when you tell someone to "break a leg"?
Good luck!
300
Your brother's daughter is your....?
niece (nichtje)
300
Which sport is played at Wimbledon?
Tennis
400
A British teen looks in the mirror and discovers a red bump on their face: a "spot". What would an American teen call this?
pimple / zit
400
Which English-speaking country is home to more sheep than people?
New Zealand
400
What does it mean when someone says they're feeling "under the weather"?
feeling ill
Ex. I think I'll stay home today, since I'm feeling a bit under the weather.
400
Your grandfather's father is your...?
great-grandfather
400
In which sport would you score a "touchdown"?
American football
500
Three of the four seasons share the same name in British and American English: winter, spring, and summer. What is the last season called in the US and the UK?
autumn (UK) and fall (US)
500
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain = main island (England, Scotland, Wales)
United Kingdom = Great Britain + Northern Ireland
500
What does the phrase "hit the sack" mean?
go to sleep
Ex. It's getting late. Time to hit the sack!
500
The sister of your husband or wife is your...?
sister-in-law (schoonzus)
500
What is the name of New Zealand’s national rugby team, famous for the haka?
All Blacks