across the pond
idiom
informal
: the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
They moved here from across the pond.
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However, uncertainty around her torn meniscus and questions from doctors regarding the possibility of blood clots forming while flying left her unable to make it across the pond for the conference.
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The couple, who have been married for years and share multiple children together, traveled across the pond for the event.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Also announcing on Friday, the organization from across the pond are expected to highlight both American studio films and international cinema.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Prices climbed by an average of 7 percent in the States and 5 percent across the pond.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The couple, who have been married for years and share multiple children together, traveled across the pond for the event.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Also announcing on Friday, the organization from across the pond are expected to highlight both American studio films and international cinema.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Prices climbed by an average of 7 percent in the States and 5 percent across the pond.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Across the pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20pond. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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