The UK to USA Dictionary British English vs. American English
Heading to London? Don't forget this handy lingo guide  If you're planning a trip to the United Kingdom any time soon, take along a copy of The UK to USA Dictionary - British English vs. American English. This handy, pocket-size guide can help you to avoid embarrassment, as well as solve some of the mysteries which illustrate how Yanks and Brits are separated by a common language. The book includes terms and expressions that differ in British English such as boot for trunk, bonnet for hood, lift for elevator, petrol for gas, trolley for cart, return for round trip and loo for bathroom. Beyond that, it can make entertaining reading on the flight over the North Atlantic. Although the meanings of some of the words in this dictionary may be obvious, others can cause confusion or misunderstanding. For example an acid drop does not refer to illegal drug activities. Acid drop in the UK is a hard candy with a bitter taste. Likewise, an ankle-biter is not an ugly female or male - it's what known as a rug rat in the U.S. A banger is a sausage and bangers and mash are sausages and mashed potatoes. Some slang words are included but their listing does not condone the use of any derogatory or negative expression. It's important to note that spellings will differ such as the British vs. American spellings for centre/center, theatre/theater, civilsed/civilized or realise/realize. Conversion charts are also included. To get you own copy write or call Solitaire Publishing, 1090 S. Chateau Pt., Inverness, FL 34450 (3520 726-5026. and e-mail PSolitaire@aol.com A single copy costs $9.00 and quantity discounts are available. --Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph