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Fair crack of the whip
Give me a break!
Twenty bucks for a salad? Fair crack of the whip!
Fair dinkum
is that true
My mate was telling me about this huge fish he caught, and I said fair dinkum mate.
Fair go
A chance to try something and achieve.
All they're asking for is a fair go, I think we should give em a go.
Fair shake of the sauce bottle
giving it a fair go
I think you should give a fair shake of you the sauce bottle mate
Fair suck of the Sauce!
a fair opportunity
Fair suck of the sauce mate? Surely it is my turn!
Fair suck of the sav
You have not been fairly treated. You would like to get away with something you know you should not.
OI! Mate, you can’t leave your car there it is a no parking zone. "Fair suck of the sav mate I’m only going in to pick up a slab I will be 1 minute.
fell off his perch
died
Gazza won't be coming anymore; he fell off his perch last week.
Fell out of the ugly tree
Not attractive
Nice guy but he fell out of the ugly tree!
Fellas
A group of people, usually male
Hey fellas, could you give me a hand putting this tinny in the drink...
fifteen
A 15 fl oz (425ml) glass. Predominately Hobart usage. Mainly referred to as a 'schooner'. Also known as a pint in Adelaide.
Can I get a fifteen of beer?
Finch Pinchers
See Budgie Smugglers (only tighter)
Red finch pinchers were very popular with some swimmers.
Fitter than a Mallie Bull
It infers that a person is very well health wise.
I've never felt better, in fact I am fitter than a Mallie Bull.
Fitto
Anyone who is of higher fitness level than the general public
Oh come on! Have at least one beer ya fitto!
Flamin' Hell
For goodness sake, oh no
Flamin' hell it's hot.
Flannie
Flannelette shirt
Chuck a flannie on, it's gettin a bit cold outside.
Flat chat
Very busy
Mate would love to talk but I am a bit flat chat.
Flat out like a lizard drinking water
flat out, busy
I'm tired mate, so I'll pass on that. I've been flat out like a lizard drinking water all day.
Flavour saver
Small bushel of beard directly below the bottom lip
Seen dazza lately, he's got a flavour saver these days!
Footie / Footy
An abbreviation of the word Football (Soccer, Australian Rules Football, Rugby League)
You going to the footie this arvo to watch the Aussies?
Freebie
To get something for free
It's as cheap as chips, may as well be a freebie!
Frog in a sock
Someone or something having very energetic, erratic or frantic behaviour
That cicada we trapped in the jar is going off like a frog in a sock!
Full as a doctor’s wallet
Full stomach
I couldn't eat another thing, I’m as full as doctor's wallet.
Full as a goog!
I am full from eating and/or drinking.
Mate I’ve had enough, I’m full as a goog!
Furphy, furfie
A misleading or erroneous story
When Bruce said I was at the party, it was a furphy. I wasn't at all!