Dear Teo, I have heard British people say «am I not?». In my opinion it is not common. It is emphatic or humorous I think. Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear sir, It is my opinion that «I am done with it» is the normal phrase. I have heard British people say «are you done with it?». But I have also heard «I have done with it». It means «I have finished with it and I do not wish to hear any

Dear Pastel, I have noticed that British people in offices say «wait on». They may say «I am waiting on your report». They mean «I will act when I receive your report». It is strange, I think. Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear friends, I have heard British people say «very many». We may distinguish thus. Let us say that I have heard one thousand people say it. I may then say «I have heard very many people say "very many"». Let us now say that nine hundred

Hey, I have to go in few minutes, so I can't help you with your letter more carefully. I just answer your questions. 1. It is more formal if you put the address on the top of the letter! Remember to put the date! It's the formal form of

Dear Joey_five, You may think of it as «He watched in order to make sure he finished the job». I have noticed that British people use plural verbs with «none». I do not know what American people use. Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear Candy, I have heard British people say «She lost it». They mean «she lost her temper suddenly». Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear friends, It is common for British people to have a «takeaway». It is often Chinese or Indian food. Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear friends, I have heard British people say «I can feel it in my water». It means the same. It is a reference to the water in the bladder. Kind regards, Goldmund

Dear sir, Number 3 is perhaps «have you ordered a drink yet»? I have heard British people say «see you in a bit». Kind regards, Goldmund