What does the saying bread and duck under the table mean?

bread and duck under the table - a facetious reply to being asked the content of the next meal, possibly an expression dating from the depression when there may have been little else than bread to eat.

What does the saying duck under the table mean?

"When you asked mum 'what's for dinner? ' she would say 'bread and duck under the table' or 'windmill soup' which meant you would get some if there was enough to go around. "If you don't capture how they speak then you don't capture the person."

Where does the term Fanging it come from?

Fanging suggests an urgency which can be applied to more than consumption of food. Contributor's comments: When growing up in Ipswich we used to use 'fanging' in terms of going for a ride (with hopefully a bit of showing off). I believe it may have derived from Juan Fangio of racing car fame.

What does dry as a dead dingo's donger mean?

dry as a dead dingo's donger (not comparable) (Australia, simile, informal) Very dry, extremely dry. quotations ▼ (Australia, simile, informal) Very thirsty.

What is the saying the Ducks Nuts?

The Duck's Nuts: Very cool; the best. Example: "How good is Game of Thrones!? It's the duck's nuts!"

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What does the saying ducks guts mean?

duck's guts pl (plural only) (Australia, informal) Something superlative, something outstanding. [ from 1970s] quotations ▼ (Barbados, slang) A difficult or awkward situation, trouble. [

Where did the term ducks nuts come from?

generally a term for something good used in australia. : Not sure who coined it but I presume it's meant to be a humorous echo of the phrase "the dog's bollocks" which also signifies something good in British English (not sure if it's used in Australia).

What does the saying flat out like a lizard drinking mean?

flat out like a lizard drinking

The literal sense is to lie fully stretched out (like a lizard), and the figurative sense means as fast as possible. The phrase also alludes to the rapid tongue-movement of a drinking lizard. It is sometimes shortened, as in 'we're flat out like a lizard trying to meet the deadline'.

What does not playing for sheep stations mean?

The phrase "playing for sheep stations" has both a literal and ironic usage. In the negative, it is used to encourage participants to play in a friendly and not too competitive manner. Playing sport or cards or a game of some sort, but not for prizes, one might say "take it easy, we're not playing for sheep stations".

What does get a dog up ya mean?

Get a dog up ya

No one uses this saying un-ironically but technically, it means to have an alcoholic beverage.

Why is a fight called a Blue in Australia?

In the 1850s, a large influx of immigrants arrived in Australia, hoping to make their fortunes in the gold fields. The Irish, many of whom were redheads, soon gained a reputation as hard drinkers and fighters. A fight, in local slang, was a 'blue'.

What does cracker mean in Australian slang?

A Cracker, Australian slang for climate change denial or personal inaction on climate change.

Where does the saying rough as guts come from?

Rough as guts is Australian and New Zealand slang for coarse, uncouth.

What do Aussies call eggs?

Australians use a couple of other colloquial words for a hen's egg. The Australian English word googie or goog is an informal term that dates from the 1880s. It derives from British dialect goggy, a child's word for an egg. A closer parallel to the jocular bum nut, however, is the word cackleberry.

What does the saying bread and pullet mean?

Apparently, it is an old English saying which refers to the word pullet (meaning chicken and derived from the French word, poulet). More commonly used today in Norfolk and Suffolk, it refers to when people wished they had bread and pullet, but couldn't afford the chicken.

What does mug mean in Australian slang?

Mug - a fool, one easily duped.

Where did the saying hit the frog and toad come from?

slang A road. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "frog and toad" rhymes with "road." Primarily heard in Australia. She lives just down the frog and toad on the corner—you can't miss it. I think we'd better hit the frog and toad if we want to make it on time.

What does the saying going off like a frog in a sock mean?

depending on context, either to describe erratic behaviour or something that was really good i.e. an event: 1) after getting a high tackle on the field, he was off like a frog in a sock. 2) That party the other night, it went off like a frog in a sock!

Where does the saying stop carrying on like a pork chop come from?

pork chop: to carry on like a pork chop

However it is probably a variant of the older expression like a pork chop in a synagogue, meaning something that is unpopular, unlikely, or rare (with reference to the Jewish prohibition of the eating of pork). To carry on like a pork chop is first recorded in 1975.

What does a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock mean?

to have strange ideas or be crazy. Some attribute my attitude to having a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock.

What does fair shake of the sauce bottle mean?

Interjection. fair suck of the sauce bottle. (Australia, colloquial, informal) Used to protest against unreasonableness, such as somebody taking more than their fair share. [ from 1970s] quotations ▼synonyms ▲ Synonyms: fair crack of the whip, fair go, fair shake of the sauce bottle, fair suck of the sav.

Why do Australians say you're right?

When you say “sorry” to an Australian, most likely you will hear, “You're right.” This is their response, meaning “That is okay.” Goodbye for an Aussie could be, “See ya later,” “Take it easy,” or “Hoo roo.”

Do ducks have nuts?

Are Nuts Okay for Ducks? Many ducks love nuts. They're full of vitamins and protein, which make them a decent treat as well.

What do you call toilet paper in Australia?

THE BALLAD OF DUNNY ROLL (AUSTRALIAN slang for Toilet Paper!)

What does dead horse mean in Australia?

Dead horse – rhyming slang for tomato sauce. Devo – short for devastated, used to show how upset someone is, as in 'I'm devo that I dropped my pie on the ground'.