Takeaway? That's food, innit?! [I Speak Old English]

There was a time when takeaway meant food you bought and took with you. Now it means summary of key points from dense material, it seems (emphasis on dense).

I quote: "Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s public mauling of Mitch McConnell," The Independent newspaper, today. I wonder if there's a burger in there, given it's American. I'm guessing sushi's not an option ;-)

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SethGreene531 · M

Takeout here, for in-store pickup of fast food. In lineups, instead of queues.
We use takeaway in reviewing a summary of key points or lessons taken from a meeting, debate, or issue.

The term just hasn't caught on here as quickly. Although we've started calling bars "pubs", ask for a pint, and try to imitate the public house style in every way.
No chippie's yet though!

Friends of mine were visiting the U.S from England. Before a night out to the theater, one of the women referred to it as the "Cinema". Suddenly,
I had nothing good enough to wear.
They transformed the otherwise mundane, into an occasion to be anticipated and appreciated. Graced with a touch of civility and charm.
One of the many things Britain does so well.