| Details | Have you ever wondered why scores of British words and phrases—such as one-off, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky—have been enthusiastically taken up in the United States? Drawing from his new book, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English, writer Ben Yagoda takes a deep dive into the most popular British terms in the United States today as he explores why Americans have embraced British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. |
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