Brit Speak for Yanks Back in 1887 Oscar Wilde wrote We have really everything in common with America nowadays except of course language. One would think in a world homogenized by technology and social media that differences between British English and American English would gradually disappear. Ask any recent traveler though and youll learn that plenty of linguistic idiosyncrasies persist and new ones emerge all the time. Folks on both sides of the pond may be in closer touch than ever before but we are still as George Bernard Shaw purportedly noted two nations divided by a common language. Blimey Im Knackered is the perfect companion for anyone desiring to bridge the gap between US and UK English or who simply enjoys the evolution of language and culture. American scholar and longtime UK resident Marshall Hall has organized his insightful definitions and explanations of British idioms colloquialisms abbreviations acronyms and slang into nineteen entertaining and revealing chapters covering everything from transportation and food to politics education and wardrobe. Making the book truly comprehensive are sections on pejoratives and naughty bits. Halls often amusing explanations make the book an engaging read for language lovers and travelers alike. Charming penandink illustrations by Mark Cowie add whimsy and humor to this entertaining useful and unique compendium. No American need ever be befuddled again