Thread: Telling time in U. K. English
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Old 07-30-2011, 02:44 PM   #276
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Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy View Post
I'm a MA native, and never heard anyone say "mal" for mall ... then again, I've never heard anyone say "tonic" meaning soda pop either.

I find the expression "moving house" rather redundant; in the States it's just "moving", with the context implied.

I'm assuming we've exported Seinfeld for the delectation of our U. K. friends? I wonder if the humour might be too Noo Yawk though?
Unless I am completely confused tonic is not the same as soda pop (soda water?). Tonic has a slightly bitter taste because of the quinine it contains.
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