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• British English and American English differ greatly.
• Below is an explanation of nine British expressions that aren't used in the US.
To Americans, British English can seem like a completely different language than American English.
Sneakers are trainers, garbage is rubbish, chips aren't chips.
But it's not just words that differ, commons expressions do too.
The infographic below, created by Sykes Cottages, explains the meaning behind nine phrases commonly used throughout the UK.
Keep scrolling to increase your chances of keeping up with conversations next time you're across the pond.
