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What's the difference between "to go" and "takeaway"? Are they always interchangeable?

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Rebecca

I believe they have the same meaning. "To go" is American English, and "takeaway" is British English. They both mean food that is picked up at a restaurant and is brought elsewhere to eat. I am unsure about Great Britain, but someone might not understand if you said "takeaway" in America. Ex: Can I have my sandwich to go, please? Ex: I think we will have a takeaway for dinner.

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