What do I mean by that title? In short, the English language has a number of different meanings so let's take a look at some of the things I learned this week.
"Mind the gap" - "The next station is Gloucester Road", the ladies voice says. Then a mans voice chimes in, "Please mind the gap on the way to the platform". The gap refers to the space between the train and the boarding platform. If one rides the tube in London, or a train in England, they will hear that at every stop...Usually.
"Way Out"
The "Way Out" is the exit from most anything, and it's always in green with a generic stick-figure person going that way
"See It, Say It, Sorted"
Another announcement made at every train prior to the tube stop we were on. "If you see something unusual, call the transit police and they will be waiting at the next station - See It, Say It, and it will get Sorted Out"
"Clotted Cream"
A term for one of the best butters I've ever had, and I grew up on a farm where we milked our own cows. I'm not sure what their cows eat, but it's pretty good stuff
"Take Away"
"Is this a Take Away"? We'd call this a to-go order in the states.
"Lift"
An elevator to Americans.
"Bins"
Another word for where to deposit one's trash.
That is just a short list of the many things that I've heard. I highly recommend you take take to explore your world. Just do it today. You can thank me later.
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