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Canadian and American colloquialisms

Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Smile Canadian and American colloquialisms

First off this is not a flame war thread starter, so DON'T

No matter where you are located, in the North Americas you probably have words or sayings that only you know what they mean.
for example in Canada, Ontario anyway,
a double double is a coffee order at a coffee shop
a buck twenty is cruising speed on our highways
a two-fouris a case of beer
we have pizza, not pie.
poutine one of the finest foods to be had
It is french fries covered in cheese curds and gravy.(thanks Quebec)

SOOO.... what do you have?

Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Don't forget 'Social' How many American's know what a 'Social' is? Had 'em all the time in Manitoba.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by modestohhrclub
Don't forget 'Social' How many American's know what a 'Social' is? Had 'em all the time in Manitoba.
kinda like a
kitchen kayli
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Specifically a double-double is a coffee with two cream and two sugar.

Also, poutine is delicious.

Soft drinks are widely known as "pop"
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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A Doudle Double here in Chico means a double meat double cheese burger from In and Out Burgers, which goes very well with a chocolate shake, and a Gym membership.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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The above made me think about this......

When at In and Out Burgers.....order "The Animal". It's not on the menu. But, the staff are supposed to be trained to know what it is.
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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an "in and out " just sounds so wrong in the food idustry
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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I know I've had that before, but can't remember what it is. Lets keep the answer a secret and wait until some people order it and find out what they do at different locations and how many places have not been trained properly. It will be like our own little 60 mins inside investagation
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by the_dogs-bollocks
an "in and out " just sounds so wrong in the food idustry
I definitely agree!
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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ya it sounds gross but it tastes good!

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