I have noticed in some of my British novels the use of single 'quotation marks' to denote speaking by a character in the story. In the states we always use double "quotation marks"....
What does it mean when someone is called 'git ' ? I see this word often in British novels and I don't know what it means. Also, is it pronounced with a J or a G sound? As a guess, is it a short term...
I am reading a British mystery set in the 1970's and there is
a reference made to a Teasmade machine. Being an American, I haven't a clue as to what this means. Can anyone help? Thanks.
While I was watching American TV a British actor mentioned using H&P Sauce on eveything. What is it? It sounds like it is a type of a condiment used like some use ketchup. What is it made of? Thanks.
This might sound silly, but is the holiday of Thanksgiving celebrated in England or is it just an excuse for we Americans to overindulge for a day ? As if we need an excuse. :) Also, when I refer to...
I love to watch British cooking shows but some of the words used are puzzling as I am American. What is castor sugar, is it what we call granulated sugar? Thanks.
I have heard the phrase, " Bob's your uncle" when I watch British TV programs. I'm American. I think I have a good idea of what it means, but I would like to be correct. What does it mean and where...
