10 American Phrases British Don't Understand: US vs UK

The video explores ten American English phrases that are often confusing to British speakers. It explains the meanings and contexts of phrases like 'Talk Turkey', 'Up the Wazoo', 'Jonesing', and 'Wife Beater', among others. The video highlights the differences in language usage between American and British English, providing equivalent British terms where applicable.

What does the American phrase 'talk Turkey' mean?

• To chat about food

• To talk business

• To gossip

• To discuss Thanksgiving

In American slang, what does 'up the wazoo' refer to?

• A place in New York

• A type of dance

• A large quantity

• A small amount

What is the British equivalent of the American term 'jonesing'?

• Gagging

• Desiring

• Yearning

• Longing

What does the term 'wife beater' refer to in American English?

• A type of drink

• A white tank top

• A domestic violence case

• A type of sandwich

In American English, what is a 'buck'?

• A type of deer

• A slang term for a dollar

• A type of hat

• A type of shoe

What does 'shoot the breeze' mean in American slang?

• To go hunting

• To have a casual conversation

• To clean the house

• To play a sport

What is the British English term for 'pacifier'?

• Teether

• Dummy

• Comforter

• Soother