US and UK English - checking comprehension of plimsoll and sneaker

Snitchcat · Mar 28, 2019

Alessandra Kelley said:
In mixed drinks “soda” refers to “soda water,” plain unsweetened carbonated water.

Thank you.

I think that's what they call it in the UK -- full name. "Soda" on its own doesn't mean much, IIRC.

Cobalt Jade · Mar 29, 2019

or failing that Converse (which I think you call Chuck Taylors?).

They started calling them Chucks here in WA state. Never heard them called that before.

Richard White · Mar 29, 2019

I wore Chuck Taylor high-tops for basketball shoes back in the 60s and 70s. Used to cost $10 a pair and I'd get two every year (one pair for practice, one for the game).

Chris P · Mar 29, 2019

And the biscuit thread has surfaced again.

Duncan J Macdonald · Mar 29, 2019

And as a sailor, the plimsoll line marks the deepest draft a vessel can be laden to.

Wonderful language, this English.

US and UK English - checking comprehension of plimsoll and sneaker

Snitchcat

Dragon-kitty.

Cobalt Jade

Richard White

Stealthy Plot Bunny Peddler

Chris P

Likes metaphors mixed, not stirred

Duncan J Macdonald

Plotting! Not Plodding!