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American vs English (language that is)

Thought for the day -

Probably everyone in England knows what americans mean by pants, vest, diapers, front yard, elevator, fries, chips etc - but do Americans know what we mean by trousers, waistcoat, nappies, font garden, car park, chips and crisps?

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