British English

Yes or No

When an American says 'sure' to a Brit, does it mean yes or no?

When American Lynne Murphy says "sure" to her British husband, he thinks she means "not really."

When an American says 'sure' to a Brit, does it mean yes or no?
Bob Bradley during his first game as a Premier League manager, Arsenal v Swansea City, Emirates Stadium in London. October 15, 2016.

This American soccer coach was criticized for being too American

This American soccer coach was criticized for being too American
The assassination of President Lincoln: at Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC, April 14th, 1865.

After Lincoln's assassination, no one wanted to see the play he was watching — until now

After Lincoln's assassination, no one wanted to see the play he was watching — until now
A detail of a window panel at St Helena's Church in Willoughby, Britain

Check out the church in Britain that celebrates John Smith, Pocahontas and the expansion of the English language

Check out the church in Britain that celebrates John Smith, Pocahontas and the expansion of the English language