Oi for Drongos and Galahs: This repeated three times is a part of what has to be one of the craziest national cries I have ever heard.Crickey! Blimey!: Two words often used to express shock.It means that you hate a person so much that you wouldn’t even consider pissing on them to put them out if they were on fire. Not Pissing on Someone When They’re on Fire: This phrase is used to express a deep-seated hatred.Blokes and Sheilah’s: An endearing term for men and women. When you have to leave, you’re doing the Harry. Do The Harry: This refers to the former prime minister, Harold Holt, who disappeared off the coast of Portsea, Victoria, while swimming.Put a Sock in It: Used when you would like someone to stop talking.Even more remarkable than “What’s the 411?” John-Dorry is a type of fish found around the Sydney harbor, and it also happens to rhyme with ‘Story.’ Very convenient. What’s the John-Dorry?: This is a pretty cool way of asking for an update on the situation.You have the appreciate the humor, dark as it is. Shark Biscuit: This refers to children at the beach.It can also mean a person that refuses to play fair. Unsurprising, given the history of both sides. This term is typically used to refer to the British. Bastards: No, not a child born out of wedlock.A person who talks a lot is often referred to as a “Yobbo.” Now, when said person has a distinct Australian twang to his accent, he is referred to as an “Ocker.” Ocker, Yobbo: We all have that one friend that particularly enjoys the sound of his voice.It could be anything, really, but people love their rhymes. When you’re having one and it kind of looks like it’s staring back at you, it could be a dog’s eye. There’s often some speculation on what goes into a meat pie. Dog’s Eye: This is a particularly interesting one.When a person or a team has Ripsnorter of a game, it usually means that they are playing very well. Ripsnorter: Sports terminologies are bound to creep their way into any lingo.So, when this expression is used, it typically means that a person is quite dumb. A Few Stubbies Short of a Six-Pack: This particular expression should speak for itself.It typically refers to life as a ‘she’ and reflects the optimism that everything will be just fine. She’ll Be Right: A comment on existentialism. It means that the other party isn’t offering a fair deal. Tell Him He’s Dreaming: A phrase used in business deals.It means their lives are chaotic, messy, in shambles, thoughtless, and so on. It is mainly used by parents when describing their kids’ lives.
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