across the pond

phrase

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

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But to glance across the pond and find a former Husky lighting it up in soccer? Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 The controversial and beloved stand-up closed out his summer season of shows across the pond, heading off to London for the Pulling Up Tour. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 In that same vein, Kidman and Bullock have reunited in Practical Magic 2, a sequel directed by Susanne Bier that promises to delight fans and take us across the pond to a whole new continent of spooky locales. Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Beyond Trump making a public appearance at one of the premier golf tournaments across the pond, this week's Irish Open could be viewed as a test run for future events, most notably The Open. Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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