AE 1225 - Expression
Shoot From The Hip
Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.
These episodes aim to teach you common English expressions as well as give you a fair dinkum true-blue dose of Aussie culture, history, and news and current affairs.
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G’day, language learners! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Aussie English Adventures. I’m your host, Pete, and I’m stoked to have you here with me today. We’re talking about the expression “shoot from your hip” — read that again, not your hip!
Let’s kick off by sharing a bit about my week. I’ve been hanging out with my kiddos and let me tell ya, it’s been a ripper of a time! We’ve hit up the local parks, scored some mouthwatering donuts, and soaked in the last few days of winter. There’s nothing like enjoying the great outdoors with the little ones, I tell ya.
Now, let’s dive into a bit of Aussie language insight. Have you ever heard the word “bloke”? It’s a fair dinkum Aussie term, mate! I’ll give you the lowdown – we Aussies use “bloke” to talk about grown-up fellas, the ones who’ve already gone through the whole puberty rodeo. But here’s the twist – you can use it affectionately when chatting about a young one too. It’s like giving ’em a friendly nod.
And here’s another word you should know about: “Sheila.” Be cautious using “Sheila” to refer to women who are, errr, not doing so much. It can come off a bit rude or disrespectful, so it’s best to steer clear. No worries, though, we’ve got plenty of other words in the Aussie lingo that’ll do the trick.
Now on to the expression! Have you ever heard someone say “to shoot from the hip”? Sounds like a wild ride, doesn’t it? This phrase means to react without giving it a good think first. Imagine making decisions on the fly, like a cowboy drawing his pistol straight from the hip. I’ll give you some real-life examples so you can see how it’s done.
As for its origin, well, it’s quite a story. Back in the day, when muskets were all the rage, folks would fire them from the hip instead of the shoulder. Talk about a gutsy move!
Don’t forget to do the listening exercise, too! I got you a snippet from the TV show “Fisk” to test your ears. Tune in, give it a listen, and see how much you can catch. It’s a ripper way to sharpen those listening skills.
That’s all for today, mate. Thanks for joining me on this Aussie English adventure. Remember, keep those ears perked for the way Aussies chat and sling words around. Catch you next time, and keep on learning!
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