This extract is from a Book called "Aussie English - an explanation of the australian idiom" by John O'Grady, published in 1965.
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Vintage Australiana
In my family, there has always been room for rhyming slang. Australians have their own style - rather dry and bordering on offensive at times I guess, but all intended lovingly!
This extract is from a Book called "Aussie English - an explanation of the australian idiom" by John O'Grady, published in 1965.
To me this is Australiana - the language is great!!
This extract is from a Book called "Aussie English - an explanation of the australian idiom" by John O'Grady, published in 1965.
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Who knew that 'bastard' was actually a term of endearment?
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