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American reveals struggles with slang after making the move to Manchester

- By EMILY PHILLIPS & EMILY PARKER

Ashley Jackson

AN American woman who now lives in Greater Manchester says there was one thing about the UK which 'baffled' her when she moved. But, after living here for three years, she says she has now come to 'love' this difference.

Ashley Jackson, 42, made the move to Stretford from Austin, Texas, in April 2022 with her husband Andi, 40, from Preston, as they wanted 'better opportunities' for their children Levon, six, and Matilda, four.

However Ashley says when she first made the move she was left 'baffled' by some of the common phrases and slang used throughout much of the UK, such as the term 'lollipop lady' and the phrase 'taking the mick.