This is totally off topic, but I get the biggest kick out of words-expressions used in different countries. For example, "Hoovering" in the UK vs. Vacuuming" here in the US. Dust bins vs. waste baskets, etc.
I thought it would be fun for us to share some that we find humorous and amusing! My fave is and Bob's yer Uncle from Down Under. What are yours?
Took me forever to figure out what a doona was--all you guys from Australia!!!
Okay, you have to tell us all! Whatssa Doona??
PANTS = Knickers or underwear in the UK and in America/Canada = Trousers.
Ha ha, as in "don't get 'cher knickers in a bunch LOL!
I think a doona is a quilt or bed of some sort??? I had too look it up!
buggy vs. cart.
a doona is the thing you put in the "doona" cover to put on your bed... ahhh - what else is it called? im confused
Comforter? Here we put the comforter inside the duvet, ha ha! Fun differences.
Track pants here in NZ...Sweats or Sweat pants, I think they are called, in the USA
...Oh yeah and sometimes I say...Bob's your Aunty LOL..another Kiwi thing hehe