Translations - was sloppy joes?
On another list I was on, I had a thread going to try to clarify a few things.It was a lot of fun as people added things to the list.
Arugula = RocketRomaine = CosGarbanzo beans = ChickpeasFlax = Linseed (but don’t buy linseed oil from the hardware store)Granola = MuesliWholewheat = WholemealOatmeal = [tag]Porridge[/tag] (near enough)Chard/Swiss chard = Silverbeet (red or white)Peppers/Sweet peppers = CapsicumCantaloupe = Rock MelonRutabaga = SwedeCourgette = ZucchiniAurbergine = EggplantApple crisp = Apple crumbleJello = JellyPulses = LegumesCookies = BiscuitsCrisps = ChipsFries = Hot ChipsTortilla Chips = Corn Chips (near enough)Biscuits (US) = Scones (near enough)Baking Soda = Bicarb SodaPop/Soda = Soft Drink or Fizzy CordialFairy Floss (Aust) = Candy Floss (UK) = Cotton Candy (US)Bubble & Squeak = Fried up left-overs (inc. potato) or beans and toastTea = DinnerJacket Potatoes = Baked PotatoesBoullion = StockBroil = Grill (especially flame grill)Coriander = CilantroMange Tout = Snow Pea = Sugar Snap PeaTater Tots = Potato GemsClondykes/Potato Fritters = Potato ScallopsRissoles = BurgersShrimp = PrawnMince = Grind (as in ground beef)Spaghetti Bolognese = Spaghetti with meat and tomato sauceCoke Float = Spider
Diaper = NappyCrib = CotRecieving Blanket = Bunny RugBinky / Pacifier = DummyBoppy = U-shaped Feeding cushionPack’n'Play = PortacotPants = Trousers or Knickers (underpants)Sneakers = Trainers = Runners = SandshoesCheckers = DraughtsFag = CigarettePram = Stroller/carriageRubber = EraserSpade = Shovel/trowelThongs = Flip FlopsG-String = ThongFlat = ApartmentMate = Good friendTram = StreetcarLorry = TruckSnog = KissBoot = Trunk (in a car)Bloke = GuyBird = Girl = Sheila1 stone = 14 poundsZip Code = Post CodeSidewalk = FootpathFaucet = TapDrugstore = ChemistGasoline = PetrolTrash = RubbishJanitor/Custodian = Groundsman/CaretakerKitchen Counter = Kitchen BenchTuxedo = Dinner SuitQ-tips = Cotton BudsJumper = Sweater = Pullover
Or you can try this: English to American Dictionary