"Behind every word a whole world is hidden that must be imagined."
This gem is from Heinrich Böll, a German writer and recipient of the 1972 Nobel Prize for Literature.
Mr. Böll's quote is never more true than as applied to an American in London caught up in the delights of British English.
We touched upon this topic while in London, experiencing the delights of British English during business meetings and while out on the street.
For a comprehensive list of British English, check resources such as Macmillan Dictionary, or get the App.
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