Most borrowed Britishisms

[Tom Zurinskas]

I think "spot on" is the most common Britishism I hear lately.  It used to be "right on" in the 60's.  There are so many British newscaster on US TV it might be coming from native Brits and not a US import at all (a tall).

Tom Zurinskas, first Ct 20 yrs, then Tn 3, NJ 33, Fl 9.
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