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PietroChocko
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Australian Sayings
Hello fellow funksters.
last year, during a boring-as economics lesson, myself and a friend constructed a list of Australian sayings.
this list was done by me and a friend by use of the brain, not a book. no forgery was done in the construction of this piece.
these sayings aren't really used in everyday language, but are a vital part of our culture. so here it goes:
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Australian Sayings
As Australian as the dog on the tuckerbox/a meat pie – Something very Australian: “The Holden is as Australian as a meat pie”
Shot through like a Bondi tram – To run off from a situation: “Bruce was about to be bashed, then he shot through like a Bondi tram”
Spitting chips – Someone who expressing extreme anger: “Bruce was spitting chips when he ran over his wife”
As straight as a Twistie – Twisties are like chips in Australia, but are about 1cm in diameter and are severely twisted. Therefore this term talk about someone who is crooked/gay: “All the guys at the pub think that Bruce is as straight as a Twistie”.
Working off a dead horse – Doing something that is worth nothing: “Renovating that house would be like working off a dead horse.”
Wouldn’t touch him/her with a 40-foot pole – Saying expressing disgust towards someone: “I wouldn’t touch Bruce with a 40-foot pole!”
The plod – The Police
Off one’s kadoova – Someone who is crazy, or doing something crazy: “Bruce is off his kadoova doing that.”
Hornbag – An old lady (50’s or older) who still dresses as if she is younger/wears revealing clothing: "Bruce's mum looks like a hornbag after her husbands death."
Scarce as hen’s teeth – Hens don’t have teeth, so this is something really rare: “A 4-foot lady is as scarce as hen’s teeth.”
As happy as a bastard on Father’s Day - Someone who is very unhappy: “Bruce got fired, and he was as happy as a bastard on Father’s Day.”
Stone the crows – An expression of shock/suprise: “Bruce got hit by a truck.” “Well stone the crows!”
Put in the boot – To quit your job: “Work suck’s at Bruce’s pub, I’m going to put in the boot.” “Well stone the crows!”
You beaut! – Expression of happiness: “Bruce, you just won the lottery.” “You beaut!”
Play/watch some aerial pingpong – To play/watch some Australian Rules Football: “I’m off with Bruce to play some aerial pingpong.”
As annoying as a whinging Pom [British person] – Someone who is very annoying: “Y’know, Bruce can be as annoying as a whinging Pom.”
Crazy as a cockatoo – Someone really crazy/stupid: “When Bruce is drunk, he can be as crazy as a cockatoo.”
As high as a pie floater - Someone really depressed: “After Bruce’s wife died, he was as high as a pie floater.” Can be used in tandem with “As happy as a bastard on Father’s Day.”
Roger that – Expression of “I hear you”. Also an American saying.
Put on some clobber – To wear some good clothes: “Brice put on some clobber when he went to town.”
She’ll be right! – Same as “No worries.”
Ya galah! – Same as “You idiot.”
‘Ave a cuppa! – Same as “Calm down.”
Bloody dagoes/wogs! – Expression of blaming everything on the Italians: “My car broke down, bloody dagoes.” Not used so much nowadays, but was popular when Italian immigrants came to Australia in the early 50’s.
Surf’s up his/her goat – Substitute for “He’s/She’s really angry.” : “The surf’s up Bruce’s goat!”
Kick a clanger – To do something really stupid: “Bruce kicked a clanger when he had that affair.”
Went off like a pack of prawns in the sun – Someone who ran very fast: “Bruce went off like a pack of prawns in the sun after that thief”
Mad as a cut snake – Someone who is really mad: “Bruce was as mad as a cut snake.”
Just like shooting the postie – Refer to “Kick a clanger.”
Fair to middlin’ – Expression of “everything’s alright.” : “How’s life Bruce?” “Yeh, fair to middlin’”
Under the weather – Someone who is drunk/sick: “Bruce got really under the weather last night.”
Jumping like a jackrabbit! – Refer to “Go Bunta.”
Blow me socks off – Expression of shock.
Ya banana bender – Insult, or insult to a gay person: “Bruce, go home, ya banana bender!”
Ridgy didge – Someone who is genuine: “Bruce was ridgy didge that he was getting a divorce.”
Pissing down like a bloke after a pub crawl – When it is raining a lot. Substitute for “raining cats and dogs”.
Sayings used everyday by most Australians:
Hit for six – Something that has stunned/shocked someone: “Bruce’s wife got pregnant and Bruce is hit for six”
Pull your head in – Expression to someone to get real/wake up to the facts: “Bruce, pull your head in! Your a real banana bender!”
Happy as Larry – Someone really happy: “Bruce’s wife gave birth to a healthy boy, and Bruce was as happy as Larry.”
Bonza – Excellent: “I’m giving you a free beer, Bruce.” “Bonza, mate!”
As refreshing as a quiet American - Something good: "Bruce's beer was as refreshing as a quiet American."
Give it a bash – Have a go at something: “I decided to give it a bash.”
Bugga! – Multiuse word to express anger, shock, surprise, and happiness.
Fair dinkum? – Refer to Bugga! Usually used as a substitute for “Are you serious?”
Struth! – Refer to Bugga!
Go bunta – To be very angry: “Bruce decided to go bunta at Wayne at the pub.”
Crack a fruity – Refer to Go Bunta
Chuck a wobbly – To do something corrupt: “Bruce chucked a wobbly at the plod.”
Crickey! – Refer to Bugga! Mostly used by the Crocodile Hunter
Go agro – Refer to “Go Bunta”
Tooroo – Goodbye: “Tooroo Bruce.”
Hooroo – Hello: “Hooroo Bruce”
Ocker - Someone who is truthful. Something that is genuine: "When Bruce said he'd punch me, he was ocker about it."
I’ve had a gutful – Expression of disgust at someone – “I’ve had a gutful of Bruce. He’s a real whinging Pom.”
G’day – Standard Australian saying. Most used Australian saying in everyday Australia. Exactly like “hello”: "G'day Bruce. You look a bit under the weather. I'll bet you'll be pissing down like a bloke after a pub crawl."
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well, there it is guys. enjoy, and post any queries/questions/new sayings you'd like to add.
Last edited by PietroChocko on Tue Feb 08, 2005 05:12; edited 2 times in total |
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Catman
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 05:08 |
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good stuff pietro!  |
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todd_15
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 05:31 |
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hmmm tis cool even tho like aussies these days say like 5% of what u posted . my aussie acceent isnt that defined since im half irish half aussie so when i say that stuff i sound like a yank!
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Catman
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 05:58 |
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AHH we must crush kill & destroy u now! ... AHH todd must die! ahhh ...
btw. todd havent seen u on msn much! |
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todd_15
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 07:07 |
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i just been shootin da breeze msn gets boring sumtimes |
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FRA
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Catman
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 07:17 |
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FRA if u come downunder i wouldnt suggest u said them tho! ....  |
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Cosmic Girl
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 09:30 |
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Hey Pietrochocko
Blow me socks off, I am crazy as a cockatoo. LOOOOOOL
My favorite is: Scarce as hens teeth
Bye bye says
Off one's kadoova
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Butterfly in June
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 09:52 |
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Cool list Pietrochocko !! I like "stone the crows". If I would sit down and write down a list in German it would also be very funny - but I'm afraid nobody wants to read it . |
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FRA
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Catman
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 13:33 |
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yes... my alias is catman but my real name is michael ? |
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FRA
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Jaminneapolis
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 08:04 |
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Yeah, cool list. "...with a 40 foot pole" statement is said all the time in the U.S. too. But some good stuff man.
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