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Nothing for dinnerUsed in a sentence
What's for dinner? Ham and eggs and duck under the table!Lisa-Gaye Williams
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A 285ml (10 fl oz) glass in Darwin. See also middy, half pint, pot, ten & schooner.Used in a sentence
Can I get a handle of beer?Damien Bond
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Wait a momentUsed in a sentence
Can you hang on a tick?Jodi Fraser
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Not very happyUsed in a sentence
My neighbour lost his job today. He looks as happy as a tin of worms goin fishing!Lee Partridge
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A happy AustralianUsed in a sentence
She won the raffle - so she's a happy little Vegemite!Zambella Leighton
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Work hardUsed in a sentence
It's been pretty hard yakka all week, let's go to the pub and grab a couple of coldies!Judith Conroy
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SaltUsed in a sentence
Pass the Harold HoltFiona Barclay
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To get about the house all day in your pyjamas and doing nothing of any great interest, usually after a big night out!Used in a sentence
Last Sunday my neighbour caught me harumphing around at 3pm when he knocked on my door and I answered wearing my pyjamas.Theresa Comini
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Someone with a big smileUsed in a sentence
Look at him, he is that happy, he has a smile like a split watermelon.Leoni Aitchison
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try to achieve somethingUsed in a sentence
Go on, have a crack at the high jump!L Cropley
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Give it a tryUsed in a sentence
Have a go, ya mug!Shellee
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A light sleep or nap for a 'younger' person to refreshUsed in a sentence
I'm going to have a nanna's before I do anything tonight.Peter C M McCormack
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To have a look at somethingUsed in a sentence
Mate have a squiz at this? Do you think it’s right?Angela Coleman
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A lot.Used in a sentence
There were heaps of people down at the beach last weekend.Shellee
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bachelorette partyUsed in a sentence
What's a Hen's Night without party games?Peter
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Temper tantrumUsed in a sentence
He threw a hissy fit when he didn't get his way.Milli
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to be unwell/tiredUsed in a sentence
Mate I can't, I’ve been hit for six by this flu.Ryan Sorensen
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Wait a minute, hang on, be patientUsed in a sentence
Hold ya horses, we'll get there soonLorelei
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see ya laterUsed in a sentence
I'll meet you in a week, hoo roo for now.Iain Bruce
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An exclamation of surpriseUsed in a sentence
Hooley dooley, see how fast that bloke was goin' in his ute!Leanne Westwood
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An irresponsible driverUsed in a sentence
He drives like a hoon.Kevin Burton
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Good-byeUsed in a sentence
Hooroo, see you tomorrowDenise
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Howzat refers to the term "How is that" and is commonly used to "appeal" a decision in cricket.Used in a sentence
The fielding side will appeal if they think the batsman is out by screaming loudly at the umpire, "Howzat".Justin Waters