Expatriate reveals 8 words and phrases that mean the opposite to Brits and Americans

The English language is full of idiosyncrasies and inconsistencies that can drive English learners batty. But even for native English speakers, some words and phrases can cause confusion in ways they may not expect. For instance, not only are there English words that mean opposite things depending on how they are used (called contronyms), but […] The post Expatriate reveals 8 words and phrases that mean the opposite to Brits and Americans appeared first on Upworthy.