gave it to me/gave me it

[Winwin2011]

1) John gave it to me. (AE)
2) John gave me it. (BE)

Is it natural to say " John gave me it." in British English?

Thanks.

 

[bhaisahab]

1) John gave it to me. (AE)
2) John gave me it. (BE)

Is it natural to say " John gave me it." in British English?

Thanks.

I wouldn't say it.

 

[Tdol]

However, many BrE speakers would use it- I do. ;-)

 

[SoothingDave]

1) John gave it to me. (AE)
2) John gave me it. (BE)

Is it natural to say " John gave me it." in British English?

Thanks.

I don't think there is anything distinctly American or British about either one of those phrasings.

 

[Tdol]

I agree- we use both in BrE.