Do these expressions sound slightly out of whack to you? If so, you’re probably an American. If not, you must be a Brit.

• I can’t make head or tail  of what you’re saying.

• I couldn’t care less about his beliefs.

• He takes his disabilities in his stride.

• I’ve got pins and needles in my legs.

• That series of lectures is right up my street.

• Touch wood, I’ll pass my driving test this time around.

• She placed it smack-bang in the middle of the circle.

 

In this case, if you’re surprised at the outcome you’re probably an American.

• After my offensive outburst at work, I was given my marching orders.

And if this sounds weird to you, you’re likely a Brit.

• We’re on pins and needles not knowing who won.

 

And here, if you’re wondering whether tenterhooks are very big pins and needles, or whether A-levels have something to do with camping, you’re probably an American.

• We were on tenterhooks for days, until her A-level results came through.