3. Pissed 生气还是喝醉？

In America, we may get "pissed off" when we're angry, but the Brits and Irish who are "pissed" are extremely intoxicated. "Taking the piss," however, means "to make fun of," not "to get drunk."

Avoid Using In: The U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

在美国，我们生气时会说get pissed off，但是英国人和爱尔兰人如果说pissed，意思是烂醉如泥。不过taking the piss意思是“取笑”，而不是“喝醉”。

避免使用的国家：英国，爱尔兰，澳大利亚，新西兰

4. Bangs 刘海还是刘海？

Prepare for weird looks if you're bragging about your new "bangs" in England. A forehead-covering haircut over there is referred to as a "fringe" instead. Overseas, "bangs" is more commonly used as the somewhat vulgar slang that it is interchangeable with in America.

Avoid Using In: Anywhere outside of North America

如果你在英国吹嘘自己的新bangs 避免使用的国家：北美以外的任何国家

5. Knob 门把手还是生殖器？

Americans hear the word "knob" and think "doorknob" or "lever." It has a much dirtier meaning in other countries, like Australia and the U.K., where it's an insult or slang for a part of the male anatomy. Now you'll know to be offended if someone calls you a "knob head."

Avoid Using In: The U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

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