The British Automobile Association, whom you call when your car breaks down. Not to be confused with Alcoholics Anonymous.
AA
Example Sentences
"My car broke down on the motorway, so I rang the AA."
"I've been a member of the AA for years - they're very reliable."
Etymology & History
Founded in 1905, the Automobile Association has been helping British motorists for over a century. Often confused with Alcoholics Anonymous (also AA) leading to humorous misunderstandings.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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