The big pond

The Big Pond

Meaning

Nickname of the Atlantic Ocean between the UK and the USA.

Examples

London’s getting boring – I’m planning to hop the big pond and have a weekend in New York.

Where did it originate?

USA, 1840s. Previously called, in both UK and USA as ‘The Great Pond’.

Where is it used?

Mostly USA and Britain.

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