Australian Idioms - B1 - C2

This means that something is genuine, real, or honest. Example: "I'm not kidding, mate. That story is fair dinkum."

This means that someone is very busy or working very hard. Example: "I can't talk now, I'm flat out like a lizard drinking trying to finish this report."

This means that everything is okay, or that there's no problem. Example: "Can you lend me some money?" "No worries, mate. How much do you need?"

This means to take a day off work pretending to be sick when you're actually not. Example: "I'm feeling fine, but I think I might chuck a sickie tomorrow and go to the beach instead."

This means that something is very easy. Example: "Don't worry about that math problem. It's a piece of piss."

This means that something smells bad. Example: "What's that smell?" "It's coming from the trash bin. It's really on the nose."

This means to give someone a chance or to treat someone fairly. Example: "I deserve a fair go in this job interview."

This means that something is excellent or great. Example: "That party last night was a ripper. We had so much fun."

This means to take a look at something. Example: "Have a gander at this photo. It's from my trip to the Great Barrier Reef."