across the pond
idiom
informal
: the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
They moved here from across the pond.
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And now, so much has changed for the family since their hop across the pond.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
His beleaguered agent says the only job available is a theater role in England, so Brad reluctantly makes the trek across the pond.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Due to the chilly weather across the pond, the actress wore the shoes with practical black tights.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins will have an opportunity to keep the momentum going across the pond in Madrid against the Washington Commanders for Spain’s inaugural NFL game.
—Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
His beleaguered agent says the only job available is a theater role in England, so Brad reluctantly makes the trek across the pond.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Due to the chilly weather across the pond, the actress wore the shoes with practical black tights.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins will have an opportunity to keep the momentum going across the pond in Madrid against the Washington Commanders for Spain’s inaugural NFL game.
—Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Across the pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20pond. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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