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While international abbreviation for situation comedy, British sitcoms (Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses) are culturally distinct.

British term for one-way ticket.

Cricket fielding position.

British railway structure housing signaling equipment.

British railway term for moving carriages/wagons to different tracks.

British/Australian term meaning buy round of drinks.

While international, British drinking culture ‘shot’ (measure of spirits) and sporting ‘shot’ both significant.

While international, British maritime history and Royal Navy heritage make shipping terminology particularly British.