no, often after acknowledging what was said
Yeah, nah, I don’t think I can make it.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
completely full or very busy
The car park was chockers.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
open a can of beer
They cracked a tinnie after the match.
Register: informal/adult. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
an unfashionable but likeable person
I’m a bit of a dag when I dance.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
truly, seriously, or extremely
That was deadset the best concert I’ve seen.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a complete mess
The report is a dog’s breakfast and needs rewriting.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a foolish person
Don’t be a drongo—check the fuel first.
Register: informal; can be insulting. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
have a look
Have a squiz at this photo.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
a lot or very
Thanks heaps for helping.
Register: informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.
go away
He told the heckler to rack off.
Register: rude/informal. Idioms can vary by age, region and situation. Learners should understand the expression before using it and avoid assuming that every speaker uses it.