In Phrasal verbs^x, Regards^x, British English^x

I would use "regarding" or "in regard to" instead of "as regards." I'd like to hear from British English users as well as Americans from other regions to hear their opinion of "as regards." It sounds wrong to me, but it's probably just a regional thing. You can use idiomatic language in formal...

First off, thanks to all for the replies, and especially CalifJim for quite eloquently giving word to the difference that I understood, but couldn't articulate. Secondly, wow, more interesting insights into British English. But with that last, what about the expression, "Come off it"? Does...