‘You’re Right, Mate’ Can Mean ‘You’re Fine’

“I Won’t Be a Minute” Means “I’ll Be Quick”

“Let’s Play It by Ear” Means “Let’s Decide as Things Develop”

“I Could Do with a Coffee.” Means “I’d Like One”

“Fair Enough” Is Acceptance, Not Complete Agreement

“I’ll Leave It to You” Means You Can Decide

“Let’s Give It a Crack” Means “Let’s Try It”

“That Works for Me” Means the Arrangement Suits Me

In Australia, “Mate” Does Not Always Mean a Close Friend

Why Does ‘Cheers’ Often Mean More Than a Toast in Australia?