Dictionary of Australian Analogies, Similes, & Idioms: Descriptive, Informative, Audacious in the Extreme

By Kerrin P. Rowe

What is an an-al-o-gy?

Its a similarity between like features of two things which are quite different from each other, on which, a comparison may be based: the Analogy between the heart and a pump. Writers use analogies as a literary technique as a play-on-words or for the purpose of wit or amusement.

What is a simile?

A simile is (dictionary form) a figure of speech that makes a comparison showing similarities between two different things, the resemblance is drawn by use of like or as (they are) like two peas in a pod (he is) as a slippery as an eel.

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Kerrin P. Rowe

Kerrin. P. Rowe was born in the outback area as it was then, in the gold mining town of Kalgoorlie; he later lived in the district of Norseman which is also a remote outback area of Western Australia. He was educated in the cities of Perth and Melbourne Victoria. Kerrin was employed in the plastics, printing ink, advertising and transport industries, in management and executive roles in these fields. He did also own several diversified businesses. Kerrin has had first hand experiencing in studying the culture, the idiom and slang and the unique humorous, eccentricity of the Aussie spoken language.

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Analogy (anal–o–gee)

(a) The comparable resemblance between two things on which a comparison may be made; also, a slight or moderate or other certain similarity, on which a comparison maybe formed: relationship; similarity; resemblance; equivalent; figure of speech; simile; correlation; link; comparison; likeness; match; symbol; accordance; approximation; likening or as in biology analogous relationship

(b) A conformity, resemblance, connection or correlation between the relationship of entities to one another or similarity in specific circumstances on which a difference may be founded.

Example of the analogy between

clock = ticker = heart

clock = face = dial = face = moosh

clock = strike = punch = to clock someone in the dial = face

fuck = intercourse = root = sex

heart and the clock = ticker

heart and the pump = drive = energy = determination

heart and the pump = thump = steal

proboscis = trunk = snout = snozzle = nose

penis = prick = a sexual connotation to penetrate

penis = prick = obnoxious person or thing

pickle= quandary or pickle = dill = idiot = dill = drongo = fool

prick = thrust = offensive = abusive = of a male = a prick

root = delve = prod = poke = enter = intercourse

root = dig = delve = root around = act foolish

shoestring = live on a shoestring = meagre income = survival

(c) Logic, a form of reasoning in which similarities are inferred from analogous instances; simulated articulation or the creation of existing words in forming inflections or the creation of others, without intervention of the determinative steps, through which these first happened

(d) A comparison indicating that two or more things have similarity in some respects; accordance; appearance; approximation; correlation; equivalent; fashion; figure of speech; function; identity; likeness; link; likening; relationship; resemblance; match; similarity; simile; similitude; symbol

Idiom

The language of connotation, mode, vernacular; the distinctive expression peculiar to the language of a country or people

simile (sim– ill–ee)

(a) a figure of speech relating to the comparison of one thing to another, of a different kind, e.g. ‘as a man like an ox (of strength)’ or ‘agile as a monkey (nimble)’

Similes draw similarity with the help of the words of like or as. Consequently, it is a direct comparison.

(b) An expression in which a person or object is depicted as being comparable to someone or something else

(c) analogous, comparison, facsimile, procedure, guise, appearance, resemblance, symbol

Similitude

a person or thing resembling the like or counterpart or equal of another; a parable; an allegory; the characteristic of the circumstance of being similar; similarity.

Aa

a; (give someone) the big a

(the arse); snub; abandon; sack

a bit rich

beyond the bounds of decorum; ridiculous; over exaggerated

a–over– t (arse over tit)

to be tipped or fall head over heels in an undignified manner; upended;

slip or trip over

a good root and a fart would kill him

a weak, timid, insipid man

a rooster one day, a feather duster the next

the uncertainty of success in a competitive field or job

about as funny as a hatful of arseholes

an unappreciated comment or joke which is said in bad taste

about as happy as a bastard on Father’s Day

dejected, dispirited, glum

about as happy as a man covered in whipped cream and

thrown into a bed full of lesbians

disappointed; dejected; out of luck

about as useful as a chocolate tea pot

a person or item with limited capabilities

about as useful as a drover’s pup

scatter–brained, inept

about as useful as a one–legged man in an arse kicking contest

something absolutely of no use whatsoever, futile

about as useful as tits on a bull

ineffectual; pointless; inappropriate

account; give a good account of oneself

acquit or absolve oneself; not be open to criticism; perform well

account: go to one’s account

die and be judged

account; take something into account

consider, make allowance for, include it, in one’s planning

account; of no account

insignificant; not to matter

ace it up

an instruction to cease doing something, especially to one teasing or arguing;

stop the noise; be quite

ace in the hole

something in reserve that will ensure a victory to expectations

ace; on one’s ace

alone; by oneself

ace; to be ace

of quality; outstanding; of excellence

ace; to be an ace

to be a champion or the best at (particularly in sport)

ache; to be an ache in the freckle or bum

to cause unnecessary concern to upset or worry someone

acid; put the acid on (someone)

to exert pressure on someone in a manner that refusal of a request is near impossible

acid; take the acid off (someone)

to stop pressuring them

ack–willie

a military term for one who is ‘away without leave, permission’ (a.w.o.l)

acquit; to acquit oneself

to perform well or above the desired standard; behave in an acceptable manner

acre; a foot in the acre

to receive a kick in the posterior; bum

act; bung or stack on an act

to lose one’s temper; throw a tantrum; a rude out burst

act; bunging on an act

pretending to be something which you are not; not being truthful about oneself

act or be your age

to behave in a manner in keeping with that expected of one’s age

You are being silly, why don’t you act your age?

act; to act up

to misbehave; play up to gain an advantage

act the goat

play the fool

Adam; not to know someone from Adam (or Eve)

not to recognize; not to know someone at all

Adam; to drink Adam’s ale

drink water

Adrian Quist or Adrian

(rhyming slang) a condition of those who’ve had a few too many alcoholic drinks and are somewhat inebriated

advantage; take advantage of

treat someone unfairly for one’s own benefit; make use of the advantage

afoul; run afoul of

break the rules; become involved or entangled with someone (the law) or something

after all the rain, it’s still only half way up the ducks (back)

the result hasn’t helped our situation or expectations

age; act or be your age

to be told to behave; act in a manner in keeping with one’s age

age; come of age

become legally, an adult

age of consent

the age at which a person can legally have sex or be legally married

ages; waiting for ages

waiting a very long time

agony; put, pile or turn on the agony

to expand on an event or a depressing tale, particularly that of misfortune

ah, yeah! and I’ve heard ducks fart under water, too!

refuting a lie or reacting to a distortion of the facts

air; an air head

one with little retention of important matters; an imbecile; desultory

air; clear the air

table one’s grievances or theories; discuss to eliminate dissension

air; too much air between the ears

unintelligent; slow witted

air; tread on air

feel great; elated, happy

air; up in the air

a matter or something of uncertainty; still to be decided

airing your linen

to publicly state your personal problems; to tell all openly

airs; to give oneself airs

be imperious, arrogant; act in a high–handed manner

airy–fairy

vague, insubstantial, flippant; far–fetched; act in a frivolous manner

also– ran; an also–ran

in racing parlance, a horse, dog or runner or person who fails to win; nonentities

all at sea

lost; befuddled; puzzled

I cannot complete the project because; I’m all at sea with it

all–fired up

extremely alert; ready to perform

all froth and no beer

of little or no substance, a braggart

all over bar the shouting

(a) in the final process of completing a task (b) a successful completion of a job

(c) racing or boxing parlance, a sure winner

all over he / she like a rash

to fiercely confront somebody; to vigorously defeat or out play an opponent

all over red rover

finality; the end of something (The siren went and it was all over red Rover)

all over the place like a mad woman’s breakfast

in a state of chaos; disarray

all over the place like a mad woman’s shit

chaotic; lack of control

all over the place like moo cows poop in a paddock

messy, untidy, chaotic, lack of control

all piss and vinegar

acrimonious discord or behaviour

all piss n wind

all talk but no action, bragging, insincere

all prick and ribs, like a drover’s dog

a thin person

all right; make it (all) right

to offer a bribe or inducement

all that lead, in the pencil and no one to write to

the problem of many young horny youths or men who need female company

alley; toss in the alley

to give up; to die

alley; up one’s alley

to be in the province of expertise that one knows and likes best

alley clerk

a person who acts as a go–between and arranges bets for a two–up player

alley loafer

a person who has no money or a penniless two–up player is never allowed a seat around a two–up ring

alley up

to pay up, finalise one’s debts or shout (stand–in a meal or round of drinks)

along; get a long or get out with you

an exclamation of dismissal; rejection or disbelief

along; go a long with

in full agreement with; to sanction something

also– ran; the also– ran

in horse racing the horse that fails to run a place (1st, 2nd or 3rd); obscure persons; nonentities

amber (liquid) fluid

beer

amber nectar

beer

ambo

an ambulance driver / paramedic

amiss; come amiss

to be unwanted; be received with impoliteness; be ill–timed

amiss; something is amiss

it’s wrong; incorrect; unsuitable

amiss; take something amiss

be affronted at; aggrieved

amiss; take amiss to

be disturbed; offended

amped–up

enthusiastic; fired up

ancient history; that’s ancient history

recent information or events which are common knowledge and no longer relevant

anchor; drop or throw out the anchor

settle in a permanent place of residence

anchor; slam on or hit the anchors

the brakes on a vehicle; apply the brakes; stop quickly

anchor; throw out the anchor

stop here

anchor; weigh the anchor

go; move on

angle for something

to attempt to get something by scheming, using trickery or by artful means

angle of the dangle

as to whether a man has an erection or not or whether something is not aligned

ankle deep; your ankle deep in it

in serious trouble; in deep shit

answer; the answer is a lemon

a meaningless reply "What does it mean?" ‘I don’t know, I guess the answer is a lemon’

answer; the straight up and down answer (is)

a non–debatable direct answer

ants; have ants in one’s pants

to be most eager, impatient, restless; agitated

ant’s; the ant’s pants

someone or something being the best in fashion; clever or smart

ante; raise or up the ante

(a) a sudden increase of price for good, services or contribution

(b) in gambling to increase the minimum amount of the wager

ante up

to pay one’s equal share or debt

anvil; on the anvil

unformulated; under construction; under discussion

apple; a bad apple

a bad person in a group who is far worse than the others; one lacking ethics or moral standards

apples; no worries she’s apples

it’s no trouble at all; not a problem, it’s a pleasure; all is fine; don’t worry all is well; it won’t matter

(1) Can you really repair the car engine for me?

‘Yair mate, no worries she’s apples (of course I can)’

(2) I don’t know if the interview went well or if I will get the job ‘but no worries she’s apples"

apples; she’s apples or she’ll be apples

everything is fine, acceptable; it will turn out all right

applecart; to upset the apple cart

an action or something that will interfere with one’s plans

apple islander

a person who lives in the Australian state of Tasmania

apple isle

the Australian state, island of Tasmania

apple of the (my) eye

something valued; one who is cherished

apple–in apple pie order

faultless order; intact

What condition is it in? Apple– pie order mate, that’s what!

appro; take on appro

take on approval, for scrutiny without commitment to buy

are you right?

enquiring about one’s health, circumstance or need

argue the toss

to continue arguing after a matter has been settled or a final decision has been made; creating an unnecessary discussion

argy–bargy

quarrelsome exchange; tedious disputation; bandy words; in conflict

Aristotle or an aris

a bottle (usually beer)

ark; (right) out of the ark

something that is very old

arm; a shot in the arm

an inducement; something that energises one’s dynamism

arm; at arm’s length

at a distance but reachable; close by

arm; chance one’s arm

to be daring and take a risk; test one’s luck

arms; up in arms

to be angry or rebel

¹around; fool around

behave in a silly manner

²around; fool around (with)

for one to engage in adultery; to fiddle with something

around the twist

go completely mad; lose one’s sense of reason

arse; (rhyming slang) = to be given the lemonade and sars = the arse

(derived from, carbonated soft drink lemonade & sarsaparilla) = to dismiss or sack; disassociate one’s self from someone or something; to threaten

("Give him or it the lemonade and sars")

arse; a nice bit of arse

admiration of an attractive woman’s posterior

arse; a soft arse

an emotive man who cries

arse about or arse around

to mess about, or fool around, dithering

arse about face

face something the wrong way around or back to front; to travelling in the wrong direction

arse about tit

the wrong way around; back to front

arse; a smart arse

a vain person a know it all; a smart Alec

arse bandit

an aggressively active homosexual

arse; be given the arse

to be snubbed or ignored; sacked

arse; boot up the arse

castigate, threaten

arse buster; a proper arse buster

an extremely hard job of manual labor

arse; covers one’s arse

to shield oneself against criticism or adversity

arse; died in the arse

to fail unexpectedly; of an engine or motor to stop suddenly

arse; down on the bones of one’s arse

in a state of poverty, a hapless person; out of luck

arse; get one’s arse into gear

get started; get it done quicker; become efficient

arse; get one’s arse kicked

be punished or be easily defeated

arse; get the arse

to be dismissed or sacked; ignored

arse; give someone the arse

rebuff; scorn or reject

arse; he’s an arse

despicable; contemptible or mean person

arse; I don’t give a (fat) rat’s arse

it’s immaterial; of no interest; couldn’t care less

arse; kick in the arse

physical abuse; an expression reflecting ones’ loss or misfortune

arse; kiss my arse

an expression of mockery, scorn, ridicule

arse licker

a servile person; to grovel; a flagrant flatterer

arse; lemonade and sars = arse = rhyming slang; shortening of the rhyming word = lemonade; a carbonated soft drink (sarsaparilla or root beer)

(a) to dismiss or sack someone (b) to disassociate one’s self from someone

(c) to menace

arse; more arse than class −

more sheer luck than by good management or control

arse; on the bones of one’s arse

destitute; without assets

arse over apex

to fall forward head over heels; heavily or ungracefully

arse over breakfast

to knock something over, particularly on a table, bench or drinks bar

arse over kettle or arse over tit or arse over turkey

to be tipped head over heels, upended, slip or trip over

arse; pain in the arse

to pester, annoy someone or to be bored

arse; pigs arse

(a) the denial of an accusation of something that it is alleged to have happened

(b) resistance to a proposal

arse; smart arse

a vain person a know it all; a smart Alec

arse; stiff arsed

a condescending, formal snob

arse; talking through his arse

(a) one making worthless promises (b) one who blusters and bluffs

arse up (about face)

the object is facing the wrong side up

arse up; everything is arse up

chaotic or in a confused state, awry, disorganized

arse up; went arse up

broke; insolvent, a business failure; spoiled; not to plan

arsed up

make a mistake; spoil something

arsehole; it’s from arsehole to breakfast time

of disorder, a complete mess, all over the place; chaotic; a mess

arsehole off

to leave quickly and unseen

Arthur or Martha; I don’t know if I am Arthur or Martha

bewildered; in a quandary; very busy

artist; a bullshit artist

one who lies; exaggerates; a creative story teller

as about as welcome as a fart in a phone box

an unwanted, boring or smelly person

as bold as brass

daring; flagrant, cheeky (in the negative)

as bright as a candle underwater

very dumb

as broke as a two–bob watch

worth nothing, penniless

as busy as Bourke street in the rush hour

working fast as one can go but being impeded

as camp as a row of tents at a jamboree

a slight on homosexuality

as camp as a row of tents

homosexual

as cold as charity

to be icy cold; of frigid demeanour or lacking in passion; unfeeling

as cunning or as sly as a shithouse rat

crafty or astute

as dry as a wooden god

in need of a cold beverage (usually beer)

as fine as a fairy’s fart

short and sharp, delicate, of quality

as full as a bull’s arse in the middle of spring

replete, chock–a–block

as full as a fat ladies shoe

inebriated, drunk

as full as a secondary school hat rack

inebriated or sated

as funny as a fart in an elevator /space suit / sleeping bag

we are not amused. Whew! Not clever

as handy as shit on a stick

quite useless; unusable

as happy as a dog with two dicks

enthralled, gleeful

as flat as a shit carters hat

descriptive of the landscape or terrain

as happy as Larry

full of bliss, ecstatic, carefree

as happy as a worm in a can on the way home from a fishing trip

elated and smiling with relief

as lonely as a bandicoot on a burnt ridge

forlorn, friendless, deserted

as long, as my arse, points to the ground

If I’m in charge or have control, I will not authorise you to make change here

as long, as your arse points to the ground

indefinitely

as popular as a turd in a lunch box

most unwelcome; an uninvited guest

as popular as a turd in a punch bowl

a despised person or an unwelcome event

as rare or as scarce as hen’s teeth

virtually unattainable

as silly as a goose

simple minded

as silly as a wet hen

inane, erratic

as silly as a wet week

boring and senseless

as slow as a wet week

boringly inefficient, slow and stupid

as stuffed as a whore on Father’s Day

full, replete

as subtle as a fart in an elevator

shrewd but obvious

as thick as a doctors’ wallet!

there’s plenty in there (one’s head) but he lacks common sense

as thick as a wharfies or brickies sandwich

thick in the head quite dull

as thick as two planks

unintelligent, unable to comprehend

as toey as a roman sandal

agitated, hyperactive

as ugly as a bulldog chewing a wasp

ravaged features

as useful as

describing something that is really useless or is non–existent

as useful as a chocolate fireguard

pointless, futile

as useful as or as useless, as a chocolate teapot

unusable, unstable or futile

as useful as a fart in a colander

inept, unhelpful

as useful as a fart in a hurricane

of no help at all, inept

as useless as a soft cock in a dorm full of virgins

one’s inability to perform the most menial task

as useless as an ash tray on a motor bike

an impractical thing or person

as useless as tits on a bull or tomcat

ineffectual, absurdity

as welcome as a fart in a phone box

unwanted or unwelcome news

as queer as a square grape

quite strange, gay, homosexual

ask; a tall ask

to suggest of someone that they do something almost impossible; unachievable or with some great difficulty

ask for it (trouble)

to speak or behave in a manner that begs forceful retaliation

ask someone out

to invite a female to go out with one to a party, function or for pleasure; to request someone to come outside and engage in a dispute or to fight

ass; a complete ass or arse

a fool; a stupid or belligerent person

at the drop of a hat

to react immediately for any reason or any excuse

at the end of the day

ultimately; in due course; finally

aught = nought = zero = ring = anus

ring refers to anus

You are a very rude young man, be careful of what you say or you might get a good swift kick in the aught

Aussie as a meat pie

genuine; indubitable; of a person or local product

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi! Oi! Oi!

a National chant of encouragement by Australian supporters to Aussie contestants when in conflict, with others (particularly military and at international sporting contests)

(Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi!’ Oi!’ Oi! (hey, hey, hey)"

Aussie battler; (known as) the little Aussie battler

one living at barest of survival levels, with a low salary and no prospects; has a family to support and keeps on trying to make a better life for them all

have a go you mug (fool)!

an exhortation for someone (particularly in sport) to try harder

avagoodone

of polite encouragement to have a good trip, rest, walk, talk; holiday, meeting, etc.

avagoodwekend

have a good weekend, enjoy the break

avagoodwekend, wontcha (won’t you), ay?

avagrateday

have a good or great or nice day

avagrateday or ‘avagrateone’ mate"

avagrateone

have a good day or enjoy yourself

away; do or make away with

dispose of; murder; kill

away; make away with

to abscond with or steal something

away with the pixies

daydreaming; not concentrating

axe; give something or someone the axe

a drastic reduction of work overtime; the cutting down of expenses; the dismissal of someone from a job or position

axe; have an axe to grind

to have private ends to serve or a selfish end to accomplish

axe; to have an axe to grind with someone

to face someone and complain about their spurious action, demeanor or disloyalty

axe; to axe something

to finish or end it

ay

(a) (ay) a form of, what? (b) an affirmative, (c) suffix (appended mostly by Queensland people)

(1) Ay! I didn’t quite hear what you just said?

(2) "It’s a grouse day (one of good weather or prospects) to today, ay?

(seeking agreement)"

‘Yair mate, it’s real grouse (the best), ay’

(3) I’ve got to go to work, ay’

(3a) You’ve got a great looking car, ay

(3b) Do you think we’ll get a pay rise, ay?

(3c) Your hats on back to front, ay; you’re a silly bugger, ay

(3d) Goodbye, ay ‘Yair see you, ay?’

(4) Oi (hey) do you think that I’m a winner, ay?

‘Yair I do, ay’

aye (eye)

yes

"The final count of the vote is;

the ayes have it, the nays miss–out (fail)

Bb

babbler

(an elliptic form of rhyming slang) babbling brook = cook the rhyming word is omitted)

I’m starving mate, let’s go and see what the old babbler has knocked up (prepared) for tonight’s scran (food)

babbling brook

rhyming slang = a cook

baby; it’s my baby

a project; invention; a construction or production to make one proud of

baby; leave someone holding the baby

to burden or leave someone with a problem or onus that is not rightly theirs

back; be or get on someone’s back

to ride, stand over; constantly drive for more effort

back; behind someone’s back (to go)

be surreptitious; covert; deceitful

back; break the back of

over burden someone; to near completion of a long or arduous undertaking or job

backbone; loyal to the backbone

completely faithful and trustworthy

backbone; to the backbone

completely, utterly

back door somebody

to discredit or use reprehensible means against them

back door; through the back door

receive something secretly or by dishonest means; clandestine

backdoored; I’ve been backdoored

to discredit or to use reprehensible means against someone

I don’t know who did it, all I know is that I’ve been back doored by some bastard, to the management

back flip; do a back flip or about face

a turnaround or complete change of direction on something

backfire; it backfired on us

a plan that produces an opposite result to the one intended

back; get off my back

stop hassling or worrying someone; to nag at

back; get someone’s back

to support or protect someone

backhanded compliment

an indirect or implied criticism

backhander; give someone a backhander

(a) a bribe (b) a blow to the face

back; have on one’s back

be burdened with

back; I’ll back you to the hilt

to give one total support

back in one’s cart

to intrude

back of Bourke

indicates any remote outback region or bush town or area that you might never have travel to as in, (‘we travelled way out past the back of Bourke.’)

back; out the back

in the rear external section of the premises; backyard

back pedal; to back pedal

in an argument to retract or moderate one’s comment, tone or point of view; reverse one’s actions; recant

back; put ones back into it

to work arduously using all of one’s energy

back; put someone’s back up

do or say something that annoys or insults somebody, which usually makes them angry, uncooperative or resentful

backroom boys

People who operate behind the scene in politics or business

back; scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours

one who supports and provides a favour or service to another with the expectancy of receiving a similar service or favour in return

back scuttled; to be back scuttled

(a) when a trusted person you have confided in reveals your intent, secrets or plans to others, without your approval (b) when a person has made a solemn promise to you and then reneges or changes the agreement, to suit themselves

back seat driver; don’t be a back–seat driver

one who continually offers advice to a driver of a motor vehicle

one who intervenes with advice or instructions which are not his concern

back; set back

a hindrance or a complication

back; stab (someone) in the back

to malign or attack someone’s reputation or expertise when they are absent

backstabbed; to be backstabbed

betrayed; maligned; denigrated

back; take a back seat

to humble oneself; become less insolent or involved

back; to back down

to concede an argument or dispute

back; to back off

to retire or withdraw; relax one’s stance

back; to back up

lend support to; give encouragement

back; turn one’s back on

to show disregard; disrespect; to ignore someone

back up for

to ask for more of something; food, money; assistance

back up; to get somebody’s back up

annoy; displease; provoke; exasperate

backwards; lean or bend or fall over backwards

irrespective of the inconvenience or possible conflict it may cause, do everything in one’s power to assist someone

backwards; not backwards in coming forward

extroverted; fearless on one’s approach; brazen

back; watch one’s back

to protect; take care of; watch–out for

back; with one’s back to the wall

hard pressed; under pressure

bacon; bring home the bacon

to provide for one’s family, keep a roof over your head; succeed in one’s undertakings, financially or other wise

bacon; save one’s bacon

escape death; injury or embarrassment from a difficult or awkward situation

bad case of the trots

to have contracted diarrhea: gastro = gastroenteritis

bad; it’s as bad as it gets

serious; couldn’t be any worse

bad; go to the bad

to become morally impaired, iniquitous or dishonest

bad; in bad with

not respected or out of favour

bad; not half bad

first–class; superb; pleasant; quite good

bad; to do (something) with bad grace

unwillingly; half-heartedly

bag; a bag of tricks

a collection of different things or one’s belongings; of one’s expertise gained by experience

bag of wind

a talkative, garrulous person

bag; put on the bag

to be breathalysed for alcohol levels

bag; put, throw or chuck on the nosebag

to eat some food; have a meal

bag; to bag

to criticize someone (usually when they are absent) or something

bag what is your bag

hobby; occupation

bagman’s two–up

a swagman’s (wanderers) blanket made from two hessian bags sliced down the sides, then sewn together it’s known as a two–up

It is a bit soldier’s bold, (rhyming slang = cold) along the bush track and I haven’t got a good blanket with me; but this two–up, will keep me toasted (warm)

bags; as rough as bags

rough in conduct, appearance, inexact

bags; I bags’

an interjection by which one claims a right within in a group, to have or make the first attempt to do something

I bags’, going first

bags of

of room; space; plenty, a lot; a large quantity

bags of room

adequate space or room; a lot

bail somebody out

support, lend assistance to

bail up somebody

corner a person (waylay) and engage them in thoughtless or unwanted conversation

balance; hang in the balance

to be in doubt; in suspense; mistrust

ball; a ball of dash

to be well; very fit

ball; a ball of muscle

a person who is very fit, healthy and cheerful

ball; a ball’s up

make a mess of; bad mistake; do badly

ball: do one’s balls (over)

to become infatuated; have deep affection or love of a woman

ball; got or have him by the balls

to have someone under ones’ complete control or power

ball; have a ball

enjoy oneself, immensely

ball; have the ball at one’s feet

have one’s opportunity to perform or succeed; to progress

ball; have the ball in one’s court

to have the chance or responsibility to act

ball; keep the ball rolling

keep the conversation going; do one’s part in something

ball; on the ball

in touch; watchful, alert, sensitive –

ball; play ball

cooperate or work together

ball; that’s the way the ball bounces

that’s what happens; that’s how things are

ball; to grab someone by the balls

to try and influence; get someone’s attention or impress someone

ball and chain; or the old ball n chain

one’s wife

ball; on the ball

be vigilant, observant or efficient

ball game; a whole new ball game

a different approach or change of circumstance

balls

is an expression of disbelief?

balls or balls to you

of derision, to end a dispute

balls around

to deliberately waste time with unimportant matters or pursuits

balls; I’ll bet my balls (on it)

a confident wager, in the extreme

balls; grab somebody by the balls

(metaphorically speaking) to gain someone’s full attention

He wasn’t paying attention or being cooperative; so, I grabbed him by the balls (a suggestive threat)

balls; it doesn’t grab me by the balls

has no influence; impact or worth

If that’s your proposition, it doesn’t grab me by the balls

balls; it grabs me by the balls

makes an impact on; be impressed with

Do you like jazz music mate?

‘Yes, my oath I do, it really grabs me by the balls"

balls; lacking balls

suggestive of lacking testicular fortitude

balls or balls to you

of derision, to end a dispute in frustration

balls; stands out like dogs’ balls

something quite obvious

balls to the wall

work hard, to go flat out

ball’s up

to create disorder in something arising from a mistake

ball’s; your balls are on the line

to be held responsible, with the threat of dire consequence

ball–tearer; what a ball–tearer

an inspiring or close result, something of success, a thrill

ballistic; to go ballistic

to lose one’s self control; become enraged

bananas; cool bananas

Most acceptable or suitable; very satisfactory

bananas; drive somebody bananas

infuriate or frustrate them

banana hammocks

men’s brief revealing swim shorts, when worn, a frontal bulge depicts the male penis as that of a banana (indiscreet; size can boost or diminish one’s ego wearing banana hammocks)

bananas; to go bananas

rant; rave; become bent and twisted

band of hope

rhyming slang = soap

bandicoot

a small omnivorous rat like Australian marsupial

bandicoot; as bald as a bandicoot

conspicuously bald

bandicoot; bandy as a bandicoot

one who has bandy (bowed) legs

bandicoot; barmy as a bandicoot

erratic; mad

bandicoot; like a bandicoot on a burnt ridge

abandoned, lonely, unhappy

bandicoot; lousy as a bandicoot

gives little away; a miser

bandicoot; miserable as a bandicoot

abject; dispirited, moody, downcast

bandy; knock someone bandy

to astound, dumfound or get the best of someone

bang; a bigger bang for your buck

more for your money; a better return

bang; go or go off with a bang

as planned, successfully; to impress

bang in the middle

dead centre

bang; to bang something over

to complete a task fast and with ease

bang; to have a bang

of a male, to have sexual intercourse with a woman

bang; the whole bang lot (of it or you)

everything; all of you

bang; to be bang on

on target; right on the mark; correct

banged; to be banged–up

to be pregnant

banging on (about)

over stressing a point of view; to recommend or praise something; to denigrate someone;

to ramble on; complain

bangs like a dunny door in a storm

a promiscuous woman who gives sex liberally

bank; it’s as good as in the bank

an assurance of success or profit

bank of Dunlop

relates to a dishonoured or bounced (rubber) cheque

bank on it or bank on me

rely or count on, with confidence

banker; running a banker

a river in flood

bar; all over bar the shouting

almost finished; nearing the end of an arduous or stressful task

bar; go off the bars

commit suicide by hanging oneself in prison

bar; not or won’t have a bar of it

non–acceptance of a suggestion or refuse to consent to

bar of soap; wouldn’t know him from a bar of soap

not knowing or non–recognition of someone

Barcoo or Australia salute

the constant movement of arm and hand to brush flies off, of one’s face

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