American vs British
In American English, it's a "cookie". What is it in British English?
Force to move or fall with a deliberate or accidental blow or collision.
Knockout
To continue doing something.
Carry on
To stop operating.
Turn off
It's better to be careful than to regret it later.
Better safe than sorry
Americans say "pants". What do the British say?
Trousers
A major delay or obstacle in progress.
Setback
To begin operating or functioning.
Turn on
To delay or postpone.
Put off
You’re stuck either way—no matter what you do, you’ll face trouble.
You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t
Americans drive on the freeway. Brits drive on the...?
Motorway
A protective glass on a car's front.
Windshield
To depend or rely on someone.
Count on
To leave quickly or escape.
Run off
Something from the past that suddenly shows up or is remembered.
A blast from the past
If an American turns on the faucet, a Brit turns on the...?
Tap
The money and effort to maintain something.
Upkeep
To assume responsibility or a task.
Take on
To cancel something.
Call off
A perfect solution or exactly what you needed at the moment.
Sounds like just what the doctor ordered
An American walks on the sidewalk. A Brit walks on the...?
Pavement
A final confrontation or decisive contest.
Showdown
Proceed or progress quickly.
Crack on
To stop liking someone/something.
Go off
Used to say that people have different tastes, habits, or personalities.
It takes all sorts