{"id":61251,"date":"2022-02-28T16:04:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/?p=61251"},"modified":"2023-04-25T17:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T17:29:55","slug":"aee-1738-american-vs-british-english-dont-get-snookered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1738-american-vs-british-english-dont-get-snookered\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 1738: American vs. British English &#8211; Don&#8217;t Get Snookered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today\u2019s episode, Lindsay and Aubrey will talk about one key phrase that means something different in American and British English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also share similar terms that you can use to diversify your English vocabulary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen in to avoid a dead-end in your conversations in English today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-english-accents\"><strong>Different English Accents <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many words in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-256-exaggerate-understate-3-key-differences-american-british-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British English<\/a> that are different from American English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try and search for the meaning online but often times it\u2019s not intuitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay shares that if she had to choose an accent, she likes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-802-3-terms-will-help-connect-australians-david-peachey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian accent<\/a> over the British Accent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aubrey agrees with her and adds that she likes the New Zealand accent as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be because her favorite comedians, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, are Kiwi and she loves their accents so much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay shares a story that she taught in Japan and there was a woman from New Zealand who moved there to teach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was a very independent thinker and Lindsay remembers her whenever she hears the New Zealand accent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pool Analogy in Different Countries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay and Aubrey talke about the question sent in by one of their All Ears English listeners in Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The listener was responding to the term \u201cbehind the 8 ball\u201d where he shared that it\u2019s similar to a term they have locally which is \u201csincua di bico.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201csinuca di bico\u201d means the situation is a dead end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an analogy on the game of pool wherein the ball you need to hit is arranged behind other balls that make it difficult for a player to figure out how to make the next move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay and Aubrey share that they have the same term in America which is \u201csnookered.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the English equivalent to the term \u201csinuca di bico\u201d that our listener shared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Use the Term Snookered <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, the term snookered means something is preventing you from making you do what you want to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is quite similar to the definition of \u201csinuca di bico.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example that Aubrey shared is: \u201cWe wanted to rent a castle in the countryside but we\u2019re snookered.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In America, the term snookered is used as slang which means to cheat someone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone sells you a car and then it breaks down the next day, you have been snookered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay adds that you can also say that you got sold a lemon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another term to say you have been deceived. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another example shared by Aubrey is when someone is playing cards with you and is hiding cards, you can say you are being snookered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Similar Vocabulary Words to Snookered <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Zero-sum game <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This term can be used beyond games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a situation where if one party wins the other party loses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s used commonly in business, law or politics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay took a class in national negotiations and they read a book that said you don\u2019t have to think of negotiations as a zero-sum game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be a win-win situation where both of you get the benefit you are looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In relationships, if you have a zero-sum type of dynamic, it can be really toxic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stalemate <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a term in chess where you are moved to call a draw between players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In difficult situations, you are pushed into a corner and have no choice but to accept it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Standstill <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This term is usually used in traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be the same as stalemate but it is more physical when describing what\u2019s preventing you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are more of stuck in a position that you can\u2019t move from and you can\u2019t do anything about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roleplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay and Aubrey do a roleplay where they are moms on a Parent Teacher Organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are discussing the individual tasks they have in preparation for the School Carnival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will be using the terms shared in today\u2019s episode so you can easily understand how to use them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>I heard you hit a bit of a dead-end with the magician you were hoping to book. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Yes, unfortunately, his fee was much too high so it would\u2019ve been a zero-sum game for us. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Yeah that makes sense. It would\u2019ve been a great benefit but it would take far too much of our budget. I don\u2019t want to get snookered into spending too much on something. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Aubrey:<\/strong> Exactly! I did however get to book a lot of food vendors. We\u2019ll have cotton candy, popcorn, candied apples, and a few food trucks as well. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> Oh nice! I hope there will be a Taco Truck. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Aubrey:<\/strong> Yes! There will be a really good food truck that serves Tacos and Palapas which are like Mexican popsicles if you haven\u2019t had one. I was worried we weren\u2019t going to get them, we were at a bit of a stalemate when they wouldn\u2019t call me back for a while. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> I guess they finally contacted you though. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Yup, what about you? Were you able to get some carnival games? <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Yes, I also hit a dead end with a few of the booths I wanted to do but I was able to get a ring toss game and a few other fun ones. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Ugh. It can be frustrating when everyone\u2019s busy and not hearing back. Everyone just comes to a standstill. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Takeaway <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many different terms you can use in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1679-money-idioms-dont-grow-on-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English conversations.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language is very colorful and expanding your vocabulary will help you build better connections with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term snookered is used differently in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1499-learn-american-british-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American and British English. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use them, either way, you want it depending on the situation you are in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about British English with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-690-5-british-phrases-americans-dont-know-dan-english-across-pond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 5 British Phrases Most Americans Don&#8217;t Know.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Today\u2019s episode also provides you with similar terms to give you more choices to use. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What term do you like the most from today\u2019s episode? Share how you\u2019ll use it in the comments down below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s episode, Lindsay and Aubrey will talk about one key phrase that means something different in American and British English. They will also share similar terms that you can use to diversify your English vocabulary. 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