[Anthony-G]

I suspect the saying may be more common in North America. I’ve never heard anyone say it in Ireland – though American phrases and spelling are starting to become more popular thanks to the Internet and the success of American tech companies.

[CRConrad]

Also, relentless dominance ("cultural colonialism") of film and TV for decades.

[timthorn]

Yorkshire is known as God's own county; I don't think that is an American import.