Elementary - Dear Watson said:
Little Woodsman said:
:S Is that the literal English to American translation of 'plunger'? Do you also call hammers 'builders' hit sticks' and computers 'techies' wet dreams'?
Most Americans say "plunger" too--as do I in most cases. Used the term "plumber's helper" there because
A)the word plunger can mean a couple of different things
B)Wasn't sure what people in UK, Canada & Australia called them
C)it's a somewhat archaic term, and I'm *really* old
We do occasionally say "techie's wet dream" over here, but it's usually a reference to Natalie Portman.