Did you know? If you say "Raise Up Lights" you just said "Razor Blades" in an Australian accent.>Admit it.

Don't be a "drop kick" (Aussie footy rules (AFL) term for kicking the ball, but also Aussie slang for one who is, let's say. Test your Aussie slang knowledge!

The Aussie Gentleman - good aussie slang!
AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: "Good on ya!" (not always followed by "mate", but couldn't resist because I thought it fit the photo.) Used to express "good job", or as a way of saying "thanks". #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: "Good on ya!" (not always followed by "mate", but couldn't resist because I thought it fit the photo.) Used to express "good job", or as a way of saying "thanks". #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: Aussies love to shorten words... In this photo, I am wearing my "SUNNIES". #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

Aussies love to shorten words. In this photo, I am wearing my "SUNNIES".

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: Someone reminded me of this difference the other day, so I thought I'd better mention it. Yes...in Australia we do our "washing" and in the States we do our "laundry". #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: Someone reminded me of this difference the other day, so I thought I'd better mention it.

When I moved here to the US I wondered why my colleagues were amused when I said my favorite thing to do on the weekend was go to the beach and hang out in my thongs.

We all hate mozzies.

Aussie slang booklet:fantastic site with lots of free printables (animals, holidays, etc)

Okay, here's some more Aussie slang for you! "FLAT OUT...like a lizard drinking" To be extremely busy to the point of running "flat out" a play on words involving the image of a lizard that physically stretches itself thinto drink water from a pond. #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

Okay, here's some more Aussie slang for you!like a lizard drinking" To be extremely busy to the point of running "flat out" a play on words involving the image of a lizard that physically stretches itself thinto drink water from a pond

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: Very British, I know...but hey, Aussies call dinner, "tea" #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

AUSSIE WORD OF THE DAY: Very British, I know...but hey, Aussies call dinner, "tea" #yankinaustralia #australia #aussielingo

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