You may have noticed that people in America do things radically differently. I don’t know if that’s a tendency or that Americans try so hard to distinguish themselves from the rest of the world. I mean why would you choose Fahrenheit over the much more elegant Celsius, mile over kilometer (and don’t get me started on how kilometer is pronounced over there), pound (which is abbreviated by the way as lb) over kilogram, etc. But hey, there is beauty and creativity in how Americans express that makes them unique and spark wonder to the rest of the world. So here are some funny American phrases that you will only hear in the United States.
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There are plenty of phrases Americans use that can leave non-Americans scratching their heads, wondering what in the world is going on. For example, the expression “beat around the bush” might confuse those who aren’t familiar with its figurative meaning of avoiding direct conversation. Similarly, phrases like “barking up the wrong tree” or “raining cats and dogs” sound completely absurd to someone not accustomed to funny American idioms.
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Even casual greetings like “What’s up?” can throw non-Americans off, as they expect a more traditional question, like “How are you?” Instead of responding with a straightforward answer, many Americans simply reply with “Not much” or “Just chilling,” which might leave a non-American wondering if they missed something important. These quirky sayings are just a few examples of the way American culture adds a layer of complexity and confusion to everyday language for those not immersed in it, especially with their funny phrases.
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18. If you spend time in the US, you’ll come across many funny American phrases.
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