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The "hiccup girl" thread touched on this, but I thought it worthy enough to discuss here.

We talked about "gone missing" and "moving house." I've thought of another phrase from the Fair Isles to pollute our banal Yank-speak.

"Full-on." As in "with extreme intensity." I blame Taco Bell for the play-on-words "Get Full On Value."

And, of course, I blame / credit soccer. ;D

 

British-isms don't bother me much as long as the usage is organic. As long as something is concise, easy to understand and fills a void in our vocabulary, I say use it.

That being said, anyone who says "Lift" for elevator, "flat" for apartment, "called" instead of named or other similar terms should be punched in the face repeatedly.

 

How about "nil" instead of "nothing"?

 

I found another one: "dodgy."

Meaning questionable.

 

I do like going on holiday instead of vacation though. It seems to me a holiday is more important and festive.

I hate nil. "He was sent off for dissent just at the end of an exciting nil-nil affair."

Cheeky.

 

Bollocks on this thread.

 

I go on holidays, you bunch of wankers.

I use "dodgy" all the time.

And one of my fav expressions: "Queer as a three bob note"

 

I like the idea of calling it a holiday too. It does seem more important. Although it makes me think back to the days when I was a nanny and frequently heard The Wiggles singing On Your Holiday. It's too soothing and now I'm sleepy.

I use nil, but it's usually only when I'm being a smart alec.

 

The most pissed off and bitter I've ever been in my career has its roots in using an English term. It's way too fucking stupid to post here.

 

Never mind the bollocks, here's the Leinie's!

 

I have a stringer who has used the word "defence."
Still not sure if he's using the British spelling or just being sloppy.

 

Brilliant! Cracking good, mate.