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Idioms Explained

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Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms

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Comment from Mabaker12
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Very clever Roy I wonder what the non-Aussies thought about it? I've been off-line a while so forgive me. How to review your piece? All I can say If you (the viewer) think you are reading thing then you are dedicated indeed! Whatever, great writing, Sincerely Anne

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
    Thanks again Anne, for these fantastic comments, and review, blessings Roy
reply by Mabaker12 on 30-Nov-2021
    You are easy to review Roy your poems are a pleasure to review.
reply by Mabaker12 on 30-Nov-2021
    You're welcome Roy.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
    Thank you
Comment from DeboraDyess
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WOW! That was bonza! Not that I understood all of it as I read, but the Aussie Dictionary at the end helped heaps. I've seen a Texan dictionary. Maybe you should compose one for those of us who are lost when hearing your own fair tongue. :)
Blessings and thanks for the fun!
Debs

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks Deb, excellent comments and a beaut review, blessings Roy
Comment from Deniz22
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What, no "Shrimp on the Barbie"?
We heard this on a commercial over and over again a few years ago.
The only "down under" long I ever learned.

Thanks for education, brother!

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks again Dennis, heh heh, I never thought of that, but I?ll leave it to Mick Dundee, alias Paul Hogan, bless you bro, Roy
reply by Deniz22 on 24-Nov-2021
    👍
Comment from aryr
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This is the only one other than Helen's that I really had a good chuckle over, Roy. I loved the picture, he did indeed look happy with life and rather jolly. I am so glad you provided a list of the words you used, because I only knew three or four of them. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings to you and your family.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thanks again Alie, for these outstanding comments and a great review and shiny stars, blessings Roy
reply by aryr on 23-Nov-2021
    You are so welcome Roy, blessings.
Comment from scongrove
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Wow! This is really neat. You have taught me something new today. I would never guess what each Aussie idiom meant if you hadn't posted the meaning of each. LOL! You have a talent for writing poems, songs and rhymes. I enjoy reading your new creations.

Great job, Roy!
Always your fan,
Shana :)

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    You are the kindest person Shana, you?re friendship and encouragement are food for my soul.
Comment from lauralumummu
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This is fun and interesting. Good old OZ you sure know the lingo. This is a great read and the picture is perfect. Have an terrific week, All the best, Laura

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thanks Laura, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Well, Roy, I have to say I knew several of these, and kinda figured out several more from context. Then several were just to dang weird, but fun to read. I enjoyed reading this. Your image is perfect. Thanks for the notes, too. I like how you wrote a little story to include these idioms in context.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
    Thanks Jan, for your super comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Judy Lawless
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This is excellent, Roy! I was wondering when some of you Australians would bless us with some of your great idioms. A couple I recognized from Waltzing Matilda, but I never really new the meaning. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
    Thanks Judy. for your super comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Wendy G
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Well done, Roy! An excellent collection of expressions that I am sure are unique to Australia. The will be a great addition to Helen's book, and will provide amusement and enjoyment for many. Great rhyming!
Wendy

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
    Thanks Wendy, for your super comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from lyenochka
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Wow! What a lot great list of Aussie idioms, Roy! Loved it. Appreciate the mini-dictionary in the notes. It sounds so fun and folksy and the language has such delightful tones! I knew about the Billabong (from Waltzing Matilda) and you taught me "fair dinkum" !

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
    Thanks Helen, for your super comments and a great review, blessings Roy