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DanaC · 11-12-2006, 04:08 AM

It occurred to me whilst reading and contributing to the British phrases thread, that most of what we Brits (and probably other nations too) know of American phrases, comes to us through TV shows and movies. I am guessing that's a fairly narrow experience base. Given how different dialects and language use can be in such a small island as Britain, it stands to reason there's a bunch of innately American phrases that never make it to our tv screens, or that are used differently from one state to the next.

I am a huge fan of any books set in and around Maine, because I love the phrases used by the characters and the culture those books portray.

So.....Any of you Americans care to share any gems you think we might not have come across?

11-12-2006, 04:08 AM	#1
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	American Phrases It occurred to me whilst reading and contributing to the British phrases thread, that most of what we Brits (and probably other nations too) know of American phrases, comes to us through TV shows and movies. I am guessing that's a fairly narrow experience base. Given how different dialects and language use can be in such a small island as Britain, it stands to reason there's a bunch of innately American phrases that never make it to our tv screens, or that are used differently from one state to the next. I am a huge fan of any books set in and around Maine, because I love the phrases used by the characters and the culture those books portray. So.....Any of you Americans care to share any gems you think we might not have come across?