IANA (I am not Australian), but I am guessing that CBD means Central Business District.
Thanks for the discussion of the meaning of block. This is going to come in handy doing Daily Telegraph cryptics some day.
Two countries divided by a common language indeed.
Well, at least three countries, I think
“In America, they haven’t spoken it in years.” - Henry Higgins.
I could tell you whether Americans spoke English if only I knew what English was in the first place.
I’m not sure the English speak English. Naa wot I mean? Innit.
Yep. I have a memory of using it to refer to Cape Town’s “where the tall buildings are” region. “Downtown” is probably more common in the US.
There are literally no million dollar homes within 20 miles of my house. In my neighborhood, $400,000 will get you a newish 3000 sq foot 4/3/3.