Question on 'ID' in the USA and in UK?

[konungursvia]

In most North American jurisdictions, though, you don't have to carry "papers" unless you're driving or crossing a border.

[Barb_D]

"I'm going to have to ID you sir.'?

No.
"I need to see some ID" is okay... if you look too young to get into a bar, or need admission to a place with restricted access, or need to demonstrate that you are who you say you are. (I don't want you clearing out my bank account, so I hope my bank would ask you for ID if you went in saying you were me.)

[emsr2d2]

It's used as a verb too, especially by younger people who are regularly asked for ID in order to enter a bar or club.

"I can't believe it! I got IDed (ID'd?) last night at The Flamingo Club!"

[Barb_D]

Those were the days. Also knows as "being carded."

[BobSmith]

Those were the days. Also knows as "being carded."

Exactly right, and this is interesting, because in AmE, we don't have "ID cards". I can't think of an example outside of "being carded" where "ID card" is used.

[learning54]

Hi Teachers,
Thank you so much for all your replies. I really appreciate them.

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L54