Lost In Translation! USA/Canada Vs Australia. Same Stuff Different Words.
Heading down under anytime soon? To make sure you can get by without the locals stopping, staring and pointing at you, here is a quick reference guide on what you need to call stuff while you’re away.
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Up Here - Thong
Down Under - G String
Up Here - Sidewalk
Down Under - Footpath
Up Here - Backsplash
Down Under - Splashback
Up Here - Hydro Pole
Down Under - Telegraph Pole
Up Here - Drug Store
Down Under - Pharmacy/Chemist
Up Here - Flip Flops
Down Under - Thongs
Up Here - Toque
Down Under - Beanie
Up Here - Trolley/Streetcar
Down Under - Tram
Up Here - Shrimp
Down Under - Prawns
Up Here - Pop/Soda
Down Under - Soft Drinks
Up Here - Trunk
Down Under - Boot
Up Here - Fanny Pack
Down Under - Bum Bag
Mind you, there is no excuse for wearing one…
Up Here - Jello
Down Under - Jelly
Up Here - Tic Tac Toe
Down Under - Noughts & Crosses
Up Here - Sprite
Down Under - Lemonade
Up Here - Napkin
Down Under - Serviette
Up Here - Cookies
Down Under - Biscuits
Up Here - Papaya
Down Under - Paw Paw
Up Here - Bell Peppers
Down Under - Capsicum
Up Here - Cantaloupe
Down Under - Rockmelon
Up Here - Hockey
Down Under - Ice Hockey
Up Here - Raisins
Down Under - Sultanas
Up Here - Ketchup
Down Under - Tomato Sauce
Up Here - Espresso
Down Under - Short Black
Up Here - Cooler
Down Under - Esky
Up Here - Fries
Down Under - Chips
Up Here - Sweater
Down Under - Jumper
Up Here - Tractor Trailer
Down Under - Semi Trailer
Up Here - Line
Down Under - Queue
Up Here - Gas Station
Down Under - Petrol Station
Up Here - Eraser
Down Under - Rubber
Up Here - Washroom
Down Under - Bathroom/Toilets
Up Here - Mailman
Down Under - Postman
Up Here - Scotch Tape
Down Under - Sticky Tape
Up Here - Entree
Down Under - Main Meal
Up Here - Comforter
Down Under - Doona
Up here - Diaper
Down Under - Nappy
Up Here - Slots
Down Under - Poker Machines
Up Here - Pass
Down Under - Overtake
Up Here - Elevators
Down Under - Lifts
So there you go. While not an exhaustive list this will help you get by. Travel safe globetrotters.
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