Often new expressions are introduced into the English language by foreign countries specially America. Some of these expressions are new to the Indian diaspora who may otherwise be well-versed in English language.
Here are a few common expressions used in the "New World" with their meanings:
Airhead, Dumb, Dope: All meaning a stupid person
Aisle: Gangway
Attorney: Lawyer
Bill: Paper money, Federal Reserve Banknote
Butterflies in stomach: Nervous with feeling of fear
Candy: Sweets
Check: Bill (in restaurants), Invoice
Con: Deceive
Correctional Facility: Prison, Jail
Couch Potato: Lazy person
Drug Store: Chemist shop
Doll: Girl, woman
Dude: Man
Flagstaff: Flag pole
Flight attendant: Air hostess
Geek: Technical expert, unlettered slob
Grub: Food
Go bananas: Go crazy
I need: I want, or wish to have
Kick ass: Reprimand, punish lightly
Kiss and Ride: Passenger drop off area
Last name: Surname
Latino: humans of Mexican, Spanish, or Portuguese descent
Movies: Cinema
Overpass: Fly over
Rest room: Toilet
Senior Citizen: Elderly person, above 60 yrs
Solicitor: beggar, house-to-house canvasser
Take a hike: Go away, do not bother me
Youth-Challenged: Old person
Zee: The letter Z
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