Old mate
OHLD MAYT · noun
A man whose name you don't know, or are choosing not to use.
Person 1"Who parked across the driveway?"
Person 2"Old mate in the white Hilux."
Something wrong or missing? Suggest a fix
While you're here
Mate
Friend. Also used for strangers, and with the right tone for someone you are about to have a go at.
Flash as a rat with a gold tooth
Showing off and very pleased with yourself.
Hugs and kisses
The missus. Your wife or partner.
True blue
Loyal and thoroughly Australian.
Could talk a dog off a meat wagon
Talks a lot and can talk anyone into anything.
Cunning as a dunny rat
Sly and crafty.
