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Tag: Australian English

Why Does “Give Us a Sec” Mean “Give Me a Moment”?

Australian English, 非正式口语, Informal Speech, 澳洲英语

‘I’m Not Fussed’ Means ‘Either Is Fine’

Australian English, Everyday Choices, 日常选择, 澳洲英语

“Good Call” Means “That Was a Sensible Decision”

Australian English, Good Call, 好决定, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Suss It Out” Means “I’ll Work It Out”

Australian English, Suss Out, 弄清楚, 澳洲英语

Does “Yeah, Nah” Mean Yes or No?

Australian English, Yeah Nah, Yeah nah 用法, 澳洲英语

“Chuck a U-ey” Means “Make a U-turn”

Australian English, Driving Expressions, 驾驶表达, 澳洲英语

“Ta.” Is a Quick, Casual “Thanks”

Australian English, Everyday Thanks, 日常致谢, 澳洲英语

Does “I’m Stuffed” Mean Full, Exhausted or in Trouble?

Australian English, 非正式英语, Informal English, 澳洲英语

“I’m Just Popping Out” Means “I’m Leaving Briefly”

Australian English, Everyday Expressions, 日常表达, 澳洲英语

“Hard Yakka” Means Hard Work

Australian English, 辛苦工作, Hard Work, 澳洲英语

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