British English – American EnglishAt the weekend (s) – on the weekend (s)
At the front/back – in the front/back
A quarter past one – a quarter after one
A quarter to two – a quarter of two
At school – in school
Check something – check something out
Different from/to – different from/than
Do up a room etc. – do over a room etc.
Fill in a form – fill out a form
Friday to Sunday – Friday through Sunday
Get on (with somebody) – get along (with somebody)
Meet somebody – meet with somebody
Stay at home – stay home
To/in hospital – to/in the hospital
Visit somebody – visit with somebody
At the front/back – in the front/back = I say both
ReplyDeleteA quarter past one – a quarter after one = Both
A quarter to two – a quarter of two = Both, but more the supposedly "British" one.
At school – in school = Depends on context. I am (located) at school now, but I am not in (attending) school
Do up a room etc. – do over a room etc. = Up means to make better, over just means to change. So, again, context.
Meet somebody – meet with somebody = Meet someone is the first time. Meet with is someone you already know.
Stay at home – stay home = Except in the phrase "Stay-at-home mom / dad"
Visit somebody – visit with somebody = I never say Visit with. I don't hear other people say it, either. What context is this used?
Agree with duckman mostly.
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