English vs. American 1

Jim

Today let's learn the differences between British English and American English.
1. Wait for vs wait on
American: to wait on the train
British: to wait for the train
2. ask vs. reach out to
American: I will reach out to kevin and let you know if that timing is convenient.
British: I will ask Kevin and let you know if if that timing is convenient.
3. hike a price vs raise a price
A: hike a price
B: raise a price
4. least worst option vs most best option
A: least wors option
B: most best option
5. shopping cart vs. shopping trolley
A: shopping cart
B: shopping trolley

ccsspp454

thanks a lot!
I usually use  wait for and ask and raise a price and most best option and shopping
cart.

Jim

ccsspp454 发表于 2012-10-13 20:34

                               
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thanks a lot!
I usually use  wait for and ask and raise a price and most best option and shopping
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