across the pond

phrase

informal
: the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
They moved here from across the pond.

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The Viking striker extraordinaire also plays with Manchester City across the pond. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The trio will join Prince Harry across the pond, but will not make any public appearances, according to The Telegraph. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 July 2026 The San Jose Earthquakes went across the pond to find a new goalkeeper. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Kravitz opened up about her time across the pond with Swift in an interview with GQ in 2022. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for across the pond

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“Across the pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20pond. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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