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British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Scots call a sandwich a piece, but this is accounted as dialect rather than standard.

frankbeswick, on 02/22/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Thanks, Veronica! :)

Mira, on 02/22/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Thank you, Frank! :)

Mira, on 02/22/2018

Dell Inspiron 11: The Best Laptop for Kids Review

I think touchscreens are the future. I didn't like them at first but I am accustomed at them now. I believe kids are actually better at using them from the beginning as adults.

Tolovaj, on 02/21/2018

The Goose Girl by Brothers Grimm

You did, sandyspider, I just wasn't here to approve your comment. I appreciate your visit.

Tolovaj, on 02/21/2018

The Goose Girl by Brothers Grimm

Thanks, sandyspider.

Tolovaj, on 02/21/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

I don't make an issue of accent. I neither affect one nor try to be rid of my northern accent.

frankbeswick, on 02/21/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

I would never ever, use the word " butty ". My children are I their 30's and have never used it either. They say sandwich as do I. I am married to a southerner and over 42 years together my northern accent is not as pronounced as other ...

Veronica, on 02/20/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Mira, your commitment to perfecting your English is impressive. Here is a bit of advice. Northerners often call a sandwich a butty, although this is regarded as colloquial English rather than standard. Northerners also pronounce u differently ...

frankbeswick, on 02/20/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Frank: I'm learning something new re British and American English almost every day :)

Mira, on 02/20/2018

British English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions (Letters A-C)

Hi Derdriu, my accent is pretty standard, whatever that is :)

Mira, on 02/20/2018

Cool Gadgets for Geeks and Travelers This Christmas, Many of Them Bargains Under $20

Thank you, Sandy and kimbesa! :)

Mira, on 02/20/2018

Cool Gadgets for Geeks and Travelers Part II

Thanks :)

Mira, on 02/20/2018

Foods and Exercise that Relieve Constipation Naturally

Hi Derdriu, I like Greek yogurt best. We now have several kinds in supermarkets and they're all good, but I can't forget the yogurt with honey I ate one summer on a vacation to Greece!

Mira, on 02/20/2018

Starting a New Coin Blog

Quite right. I give him an equal share of whatever is harvested on the day and some more from what I harvest at other times. My second son gets gifts from the harvest, but not as much as the eldest. But his forte is cooking. You are right ...

frankbeswick, on 02/18/2018