What, specifically? (Not a challenge -- just a curiosity.)
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All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American
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Sorry, ep 3 is the last one I've seen. The end of the ep, I was done. This is Season 4 I am talking about.
Right.
I finished it off (Season 4).
Yawn.
Just watched episode 1 of the new Bletchley Circle series. (I think I know why Holli is currently posting about princess coats!) I liked it: Susan is still traumatized from the previous series, and Lucy and Millie both have more interesting jobs. I did figure out the plot twist before the characters did, though, which I shouldn't have.
Writing an essay aimed at the UK market that is supposed to be informal and a bit colorful. Are the words "sucker" and "grifter" too American or do they work in a UK context?
Spontaneously, I would say that they're both quite American, but grifter is probably OK while sucker is not.
Thanks. While not trying to conceal Americanness perhaps they both should go. Sounds like "grifter", even if completely comprehended may not have quite the Runyonesque feel it would have in an American context. Best to get rid of both of them.
thanks
Gar
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I've written a less than 1,200 word piece on carbon trading pitched at a UK audience. I'd like someone who speaks English rather than American to look it over and spot any awkward or unclear Americanism or worse yet Britishisms used inappropriately. Because using British slang improperly would make me sound like a tosser. Naturally general feedback is also welcome, but a UK eye for the American guy is desperately needed. Profile addy is good.
Thanks
Gar
Very happy to look, Gar. E-mail address is in profile.
Edit: And I've just realised you asked people to email *you*, so I'm doing so.