US vs UK
General Knowledge
Phrasal Verbs / Idioms
Acronyms
100

In the US you 'wait in line', in the UK you _____

queue

100

Where was the famous actor Sean Connery from?

Scotland

100

(to) call off

"Can you please call off the meeting tomorrow?"

(to cancel something)

100

F.Y.I

"F.Y.I, the meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow"

for your information
200

** DOUBLE POINTS** 

In America it's called the highway, in the UK it's called the _____

motorway

200

Where was the Statue of Liberty built?

Paris, France

200

(to) turn down

"Unfortunately I had to down the job offer last week"

(to reject an general offer/job)

200

I.M.O

"I.M.O, the movie was overrated."

in my opinion


300

In America they're called chips, in the UK they're called ______

crisps

300

What's the capital of Scotland?

Edinburgh

300

(to) show someone the ropes

"Can you show Marco the ropes?"

to teach a beginner how to do a specific job or activity

300

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F.O.M.O

"In the digital age, FOMO often leads to a constant checking of social media to see what your friends are doing."


fear of missing out

400

In the US it's called an eraser, in the UK it's called ____

a rubber

400

How many regions are there in Italy?

20

400

** DOUBLE POINTS **

(to) put up with

"I can't put up with him anymore"

to tolerate someone/something, even if you don't like them/it.

400

B.T.W

"B.T.W, did you remember to print the contracts?"

by the way

500

What does this sentence mean?

"D'ya fancy a cuppa?"

Would you like a cup of tea?

500

** DOUBLE POINTS **

What is the London Eye?

A Ferris Wheel

500

the gist

"Do you get the gist?"

the general idea/meaning of something.
500

D.O.B

"Can you tell me your D.O.B please?"

date of birth