Transport (US=UK)
Truck = Lorry
Trunk = Boot
License Plate = Number Plate
Parking/Emergency Brake = Handbrake
Rental Car = Hire Car
Sidewalk = Pavement
Pavement = Road
Parking Lot = Car Park
Gas = Petrol
Freeway = Motorway
Out n About (US=UK)
Movie = Film
Lawyer = Solicitor
Shopping Cart = Shopping Trolley
Restroom/Bathroom = Toilet (colloq. = loo)
1st Floor = Ground Floor
2nd Floor = 1st Floor etc
Check (Restaurant) = Bill
Cash Register = Till
At Work (US=UK)
Co-Worker = Colleague
Food (US=UK)
Shrimps = Prawns
Zucchini = Courgettes
Ground Beef = Minced Beef
Cookies = Biscuits
Fries = Chips
Chips = Crisps
Candy = Sweets
Carry Out = Take Away
General (US=UK)
Fall = Autumn
Vacation = Holiday
National Holiday = Bank Holiday
Two Weeks = Fortnight
Mail = Post
Zip Code = Post Code
Flashlight = Torch
Purse = Handbag
Band-Aid = Plaster
Cellular Phone = Mobile Phone
Soccer = Football
At Home (US=UK)
Trash/Garbage = Rubbish
Trash Can = Rubbish Bin
VCR = Video Recorder
Attic = Loft
Back Yard = Back Garden
Clothes (US=UK)
Sneakers / Tennis Shoes = Trainers
Pants = Trousers
Sweater = Jumper
School (US=UK)
Private School = Public School
Public School = State School
School Yard = Playground
Recess = Break
Principal = Headmaster/Headmistress/Head
Elementary School = Primary School
Kindergarten = Reception Year
Teachers' Lounge = Staff Room
Eraser = Rubber
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