the pond
the Atlantic Ocean (as described by the British)
TRANSLATION
Der große Teich (der Atlantik); pond = der Teich
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Our cousins across THE POND are enduring a turbulent time of things this week as winter cold and summer heat exchange blows."
(BBC Weather News by John Hammond - 16.04.2003)
(BBC Weather News by John Hammond - 16.04.2003)
Did you
know?
Did you know?
the pond
This interesting description of the Atlantic Ocean is typical of British understatement.
Depending on the context, a few other understatement examples could be:
- He's not very clever = He's stupid!
- We are experiencing a few difficulties = We have a major problem!
- With respect, I am of a slightly different opinion = You are talking bullshit!
the pond
This interesting description of the Atlantic Ocean is typical of British understatement.
Depending on the context, a few other understatement examples could be:
- He's not very clever = He's stupid!
- We are experiencing a few difficulties = We have a major problem!
- With respect, I am of a slightly different opinion = You are talking bullshit!
