The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #33063   Message #441540
Posted By: Terry K
16-Apr-01 - 04:20 AM
Thread Name: BS: Transatlantic Idioms
Subject: RE: BS: Transatlantic Idioms
Long Firm Freddie - don't even start to explain the Nelson!

Momentarily was mentioned earlier. In the US it means "in a moment" whereas in UK it means "for a moment".

For me it's a hoot to hear the announcement in the 'plane "we will be landing momentarily" - implying to me that we will merely touch down and then go straight back up again.

Cheers, Terry