Electric Current
The standard current in the UK is 240volts 50 cycles. Converters (transformers) may be purchased at many hardware and specialty stores in the US. Many items such as notebook computers, digital cameras, and video cameras operate on any standard so that no transformer is required, however you will need a converter for the different pin configuration. Make sure you check before departing.
FOOD
Biscuit / Cookie
Crisps / Potato Chips
Chips / French Fries
Bangers & Mash / English Sausage & Mashed Potatoes
Afters / Desserts
Pudding / Dessert
Starters / Appetizers
Pips / Orange Pits, etc.
Stone / Peach Pit, etc.
Candy Floss / Cotton Candy
Sweets / Candy
Gateau / Layer Cake
Gammon / Cured Ham
Rashers / Bacon Strips
Ice Lolly / Popsicle, Icesicle
Peckish / Hungry
CLOTHING
Waistcoat / Vest
Vest / Undershirt
Plus Fours / Knickers
Knickers / Panties
Brolly / Umbrella
Face Flannel / Wash Cloth
Jumper / Sweater
Nappy / Diaper
Braces / Suspenders
Suspenders / Garter Belt
TRANSPORT & AUTOMOTIVE
Windscreen / Windshield
Boot / Trunk (of a car)
Bonnet / Hood (of a car)
Wing / Fender
Lorry / Truck
Roundabout / Traffic Circle
Car Park / Parking Lot
Motorway / Freeway, Expressway
High Street / Main Drag
A To Zed / brand of Street Map
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS
Char, Char Woman / Cleaning Lady
Barrister / Trial Lawyer
Solicitor / General Lawyer
Commercial Traveler / Traveling Salesman
Estate Agent / Realtor
Fire Brigade / Fire Department
State School / Public School
Public School / Private School
Post Code / ZIP Code
Pillar Box / Mail Box
PROPERTY & BUILDINGS
Flat / Apartment
Block of Flats / Apartment Building
Carsy, Bog, Loo / The John - Toilet
Outhouse, W.C. / Toilet
Public Convenience / Public Toilet ( Some are to be avoided)
En Suite Bedroom / Bedroom with private Bath & Toilet
Lounge, Sitting Room, Parlor / Living Room
Bedsit / Studio Apartment
Flat to Let / Apartment for Rent
For Sale – Freehold / Land and/or Building For Sale
Leasehold / Very Long Term Rental Contract
HOUSEHOLD
Telly, The Box, Boob Tube / TV
Valve / Vacuum Tube (Radio, TV)
The Wireless / The Radio
Electric Fire / Electrical Heater
Mains Power Point / Electric Outlet
Washing Up Liquid / Dishwashing Liquid (detergent)
Pram, Perambulator / Baby Carriage
Serviette / Napkin
Father Christmas / St. Nick, Santa Claus
In The Nick / In Jail / Prison
In Good Nick / In Good Shape
Nicked / Arrested, Stole, Stolen
Pissed, Blotto, Souced / Drunk (from Alcohol)
Pavement / Sidewalk
The Tube / The London Underground Trains
Subway / Pedestrian Underpass (Walkway)
OFFICE
Ex-directory / Unlisted Phone Number
Guillotine / Paper Cutter
Lift / Elevator
Snaps / Photos
Diary / Appointment Book
Biro / Ballpoint Pen
Push Pin, Drawing Pin / Thumb Tack
Elastic Band / Rubber Band
Rubber / Eraser
TRANSPORT & AUTOMOTIVE
Salon Car / Sedan
Estate Car / Station Wagon
Taxi Rank / Cab Stand
Banger (Old banger) / Jalopy
Zebra / Pelican Crossing / Pedestrian Crossing, Crosswalk
Lay-by / Road Rest Stop
Single / One-way ticket
Return / Round-trip ticket
Dual Carriageway / Divided Highway
Tinned Food / Canned food
Dustbin, Bin / Garbage Can, Waste Basket
Bank Holiday / Public Holiday
Holidays / Vacation
(to) Book / Make A Reservation
Guv, Guv'nor / Someone w/ Higher Job or Social
Cotton Wool / Cotton Balls / Batting
Spanner / (Monkey) Wrench
Cheers, Ta / Thank You
Torch / Flashlight
Racialist / Racist
Enquiry / Inquiry
Life Assurance / Life Insurance
Tyre / Tire (for a vehicle)
Bum, Arse / Buttocks, Ass
Cobblers, Bollocks / Testicles
Bristols, Boobs / Breasts
Knock you up (in the morning) / I'll wake you up
Mind the Gap / Watch Your Step (Train Boarding)
Aeroplane / Airplane
JOBS & SHOPS
Green Grocer / Fruit & Vegetable Vendor
Fruiterers' / Fruit Dealer
Ironmongers' / Hardware Store
Fishmongers' / Fish Store (raw)
Joiner / Finish Carpenter
Removal Service / Movers
Removal Van / Moving Truck / Van
Transport Cafe / Truck Stop
Chippie / Fish & Chips Shop (Fish And Chips English Tradition. Try putting salt and vinegar on your fish and chips)
Chemist's / Pharmacy, Drug Store
Take Out / Take Away (as in fast food)
Redundant / Unemployed, Layed-off
Sacked / Dismissed, Fired
Value Added Tax / V.A.T. / Sales Tax
Dole / Welfare
Bank Draught / Cheque / Bank Check
Hire Purchase / Buy on Credit
Current Account / Checking Account
Dear, Pricey / Expensive
Old Age Pensioner/OAP / Senior Citizen / Retiree
Straight On / Straight Ahead
Flyover / Overpass
Jumble Sale / Garage / Church Fund Raising Sale
Car Boot Sale / Collection of private vendors selling from car trunks in a muddy field.
Interval / Intermission
Lead / Leash (as for a dog)
Walking Stick / Cane
Naughts & Crosses / Tic-tac-toe
Draughts / Checkers (the game)
Kiosk / Booth (Phone, Ticket)
Blower / Phone
Down Market / Common, Cheap
Up Market / Classy, Upscale
Buckle Your Seat Belt / Belt Up / Buckle Up
Belt Up / Shut Up (slang)
Artic(ulated) Trailer / Tractor Trailer (as in 18 wheeler)
Paraffin / Kerosene
Petrol / Gasoline, Gas
Filling Station / Gas Station
MISCELLANEOUS
Cheeky / Brazen
Chin-wag / Conversation
Smashing / Brilliant / Wonderful
Chum / Buddy
Bloke, Chap / Man, Boy, Fellow
Bugger / Bastard, Jerk
Bug(ger) Off/ Piss Off / Take a Hike, Get Lost
Snog(ing) / Neck(ing)
Fag / Cigarette
Minder / Babysitter, Bodyguard
Bent Copper / Crooked Cop
Rubbish / Garbage
Send to Coventry / Banish, Ostracize
Cheerio / Good-bye
One up the Spout / Pregnant, Knocked up
Bun in the Oven / Pregnant, Knocked Up
Raver / Party Person
Skiver / Cheater, Slacker
Chuffed / Pleased with Oneself
Knuckle Duster / Brass Knuckles
Wonky / Unstable, Faulty
Whoops a daisy / Unstable action
Just a few examples but you will not find it a big problem in the U.K.P
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