Across the pond

THE POND

In modern times, some idioms refer to the Atlantic Ocean in a humorously diminutive way as the Pond, describing both the geographical and cultural divide between North America and Europe, in particular between the English-speaking nations of both continents. Many Irish or British people refer to the United States and Canada as "across the pond", and vice versa.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

ACROSS THE POND

(idiomatic) On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

We flew across the pond.

The latest Woody Allen movie was very popular on both sides of the pond. It was praised by critics and popular among cinemagoers.

Many American actors are starring in plays in London's West End. But this is Shakespeare’s territory and I think the best theatre is still on our side of the pond!


Photocopies from Tuesday 27th October