IDIOM of OZ

Aussie English Examples

On Your Bike:

Slang phrase from the past used to strongly express to someone to immediately depart or leave from their present geographic location. It doesn't matter what the cause is; perhaps they're being stupid, perhaps they have out-stayed their welcome, or perhaps they just need to get ho...me (cause the spouse/partner just rang up...it really doesn't matter. They need to leave.
 

Not On/Not In It:

Not acceptable or reasonable. Perhaps a bit dodgie.

Mark:

Other than a personal Christian name, a 'mark' is a clean and fair catch during 'footy' play.
 

leed:

An electrical extension cord that is used to physically route electricity from one place to another.


Koala:

Not just the famously known animal of Oz, but also the nickname given to anyone displaying characteristics of an actual drugged koala on a eucalyptus diet.  

 

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